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The use of computer science and data to enable problem-solving in machines
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Building systems to facilitate data analysis
Data Engineering
A sequence of data processing steps from source to destination
Data Pipeline
A centralized repository for structured data used for reporting and analysis
Data Warehouse
Producing goods only when needed to reduce inventory costs.
Just-in-Time (JIT)
A set of instructions or rules used to complete specific tasks, often applied in big data analysis or machine learning
Algorithm
A blueprint defining the structure of a database or dataset.
Schema
The process of extracting data from various sources, transforming it, and loading it into a data warehouse
ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)
Organizing data to minimize redundancy and improve efficiency
Normalization
Ensuring products meet specified standards
Quality Control
Large-scale data characterized by volume, velocity, and variety
Big Data
Data analytics empowering organizations to make data-driven business decisions
Business Intelligence (BI)
A storage repository for raw data, often unstructured, awaiting processing
Data Lake
The network of processes involved in producing and delivering goods
Supply Chain
Minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency in production processes
Lean Manufacturing
Organizing data into categories using machine learning algorithms
Classification
A documented list of steps taken during data work, useful for tracking data preparation
Changelog
Handling data in predefined chunks or batches
Batch Processing
Determining production capacity to meet demand
Capacity Planning
A methodology for process improvement by reducing defects
Six Sigma
A tool for monitoring and displaying live data with visualizations
Dashboard
A set of rules allowing software applications to communicate with each other
API (Application Programming Interface)
Improving production processes for efficiency and effectiveness
Process optimization
Controlling stock levels to optimize production and minimize costs
Inventory Management
Metrics used to evaluate production performance
KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)