Staff-resources Analytics
do estimation, planning, capacity utilization, allocation and distribution of ‘5M’ resources.
Man (human capital management [scientists, business analysts, systemanalysts, project managers, engineers, peasants, farmers, labourer], talent acquisition, talent retention, training, reward and recognition);
Machine (tools, mechanical [tractors, machines], electrical [solar water pumps], computer hardware, software, internet), textile machines);
Material (seed, fertilizer, paste controllers, crops, vegetables, fruits, food grains);
Method (process innovation for resource allocation and distribution);
Money (optimal fund allocation, project management, resource allocation, resource distribution, loan from bank, land management, insurance);
Dr. Iqbal Hussain and Mr. Thomas are presenting staff-resources for the innovation of emerging technologies on agriculture, nanohousing, textile and chemical engineering. Optimal planning and capacity utilization of various types of resources is essential for promoting best practice in agriculture and animal husbandries. The expert panel have identified five critical resources for green, blue and white revolution - man, machine, materials, method and money. The advancement in agricultural engineering should support process innovation in agriculture and animal husbandries. It is essential to train and educate the staff (e.g. peasants, farmers, labourers, scientists, engineers) on new technologies - how to operate intelligent automated machines, how to install solar water pump and solar microgrid, how to do maintenance and how to use materials (e.g. seeds, fertilizer, paste controllers) in cost effective ways. The most critical issue is management of financial resources for the innovation and promotion of new technologies. It is rational to use ERP system for optimal planning and capacity utilization of resources; it is an interesting option to explore ERP system for sales and distribution, materials management, HR management, financial and cost control for the innovation of emerging agricultural technologies.