Orion Enterprises, Inc. Information & Knowledge Management Services
At OEI we strive never to lose sight of the simple fact that technology--however advanced or complex it may become--is only a tool. We understand technology, using it on a daily basis as a means to meet our customers needs or wants, and not as an end unto itself. The following are a list of some of the Information Management capabilities we have demonstrated:
Management Information Systems
The Internet environment offers significant advantages as a vehicle for management systems of all kinds. Rapidly expanding database capabilities, together with security, monitoring and evaluation tools, provide a basis for effective communication and record keeping, in an environment that workers are already familiar and comfortable with using. These same features also automatically maintain the records and audit trail that organizations need to demonstrate due diligence if challenged in court.
OEI has been actively developing specific management information resources for environmental management and export administration.
On-line Conferencing
As the Internet environment has evolved, it has become more socialized and sophisticated. Today it is able to support creative group activities, ranging from medical consultation to jet aircraft design.
The Human Systems Interface Conference, held in the Spring of 1997, was OEI's first endeavor in this area and the prototype of current efforts, including our knowledge management systems. More information is available upon request.
Research and Analysis
Extracting useful information from the torrent of data with which we are constantly bombarded can been characterized as trying to get a drink from a fire hose. The process requires sound subject knowledge, a keen eye for crucial details, the discipline to focus on those details, and the ability to express the information in a way that conveys effective knowledge to the user.
Market research is a particularly daunting challenge. Those who have useful market information know its value. Separating the wheat from the chaff is a continual struggle. However, the Internet is providing an increasing store of valuable market information for those that know where to look and how to extrapolate the data correctly.
As part of ongoing research and analysis efforts OEI continually surveys, evaluates and captures the best sources of information on a wide range of technical and managerial topics.
Training and Education
Training and education projects have ranged from executive management-level courses to CD-ROM resources for elementary education. Examples include:
- Using the Internet in the Classroom, an on-line resource for teachers,
- Environmental Management Courses (Classroom and On line Internet-based)
- Holistic Instruction of Core Science Concepts (Department of Education SBIR)
- Automated Teaching Aid for At-Risk Readers (Department of Education SBIR)
- NRS Online, the current training site for the National Reporting System for adult education (NRS)
OEI has completed a corporate research effort in adaptive instruction. We believe that we effectively implement the best current theories of education in a way that dramatically extends our ability to test, characterize, and enhance human performance. See examples at the NRS Online training site.
Electronic Publishing
The simple fact is that modern computing technology has given us more tools that we know how to use effectively. The current state-of-the-art accomplishes little more than a brute force translation of text to screen. OEI has developed and deployed a set of ConceptionarySM information management tools. These tools are designed to maximize the users control over the form (or metaphor) of the presentation, while using the system to enforce the objective integrity of the content.
Environmental Management Services
Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14000
OEI is capable of providing web-based or live training, integrated management, and technical services for the ISO14000 series of International Standards for Environmental Management Systems for companies that--
- Have concern for environmental management and how it effects their bottom line and long-term liability
- Must compete abroad or supply to major industries that compete abroad
- Must comply with state or federal environmental regulations
Additionally we offer expert assistance with:
- ISO 14000 and other Best Management Practices
- Live Seminars and Training
- On-line development and documentation tools
- On-line Environmental Management Systems
- Environmental assessments, Gap analysis, impact assessments
- Policy analysis and Regulatory compliance