Tom Ciszek
Information Scientist & Operations Research Specialist
Specializing in the intersection of information systems and operations research to build effective digital architectures for modern organizations.
Information Scientist with expertise in operations research, annotation systems, and digital architecture. My work combines information science foundations with optimization techniques to improve digital operations and knowledge management.
Information Systems & Operations Research
Applying operations research methodologies to improve information architecture and knowledge management systems.
Advanced Annotation Systems
Structured approaches to transform unstructured data into accessible knowledge with effective taxonomy development.
System Optimization
Mathematical and computational approaches to streamline processes and identify efficiency improvements.
Knowledge Integration
Methods for connecting disparate information systems to create unified, accessible knowledge platforms.
Implementation Approach
Information Analysis
Assessment of information flows and knowledge requirements
System Design
Development of optimized information architecture and workflow
Implementation
Integration with feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement
Price-to-Part Theory in Manufacturing
A framework examining the relationship between part count, complexity, and manufacturing costs.
Price-to-Part Relationship
Each part contributes both direct costs (material, assembly) and indirect costs (quality assurance, logistics, potential failure points).
As part counts increase, total costs grow non-linearly due to these compounding factors.
Complexity Considerations
Part complexity can be measured across multiple dimensions including geometric design, functional requirements, and material specifications. Higher complexity generally amplifies the costs associated with manufacturing and handling each part.
Applications
Design for Manufacturing
Consolidating multiple components into single parts or modules.
Cost Optimization
Targeted reductions in geometric, functional, or material complexity.
Automation Assessment
Evaluating complexity to determine automation feasibility.
Supply Chain Simplification
Reducing parts to simplify procurement and inventory systems.
Case Study: Automotive Manufacturing
Traditional vehicles can contain over 30,000 parts, each with its own costs. Modern manufacturing approaches like large-scale casting can consolidate numerous components, reducing part count and associated complexity.
This leads to lower total costs, reduced assembly time, and fewer potential failure points.
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