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ONGOING IMPROVEMENT [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-06-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- transfer learning
1, record 1, English, transfer%20learning
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Transfer learning is the improvement of learning in a new task through the transfer of knowledge from a related task that has already been learned. While most machine learning algorithms are designed to address single tasks, the development of algorithms that facilitate transfer learning is a topic of ongoing interest... 2, record 1, English, - transfer%20learning
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- apprentissage par transfert
1, record 1, French, apprentissage%20par%20transfert
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En apprentissage automatique, l'apprentissage par transfert consiste à utiliser les connaissances acquises lors de l'apprentissage d'une tâche pour améliorer les performances sur une tâche analogue, généralement lorsque les données d'apprentissage sont limitées pour cette nouvelle tâche. 2, record 1, French, - apprentissage%20par%20transfert
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Horse Husbandry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Registry of the Tennessee Walking Horse
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Registry%20of%20the%20Tennessee%20Walking%20Horse
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CRTWH 2, record 2, English, CRTWH
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[CRTWH's mission is] to register and record purebred Tennessee Walking Horses, both in Canada and internationally, with accuracy and integrity [as well as to preserve] the historical attributes of the breed, while encouraging ongoing improvement in the quality of the Tennessee Walking Horse. 1, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Registry%20of%20the%20Tennessee%20Walking%20Horse
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Registry of the Tennessee Walking Horse
1, record 2, French, Canadian%20Registry%20of%20the%20Tennessee%20Walking%20Horse
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CRTWH 2, record 2, French, CRTWH
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-01-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Work and Production
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- long-term adaptation of the work force
1, record 3, English, long%2Dterm%20adaptation%20of%20the%20work%20force
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... this means building on the excellence of the Public Service to facilitate the long-term adaptation of the work force and the ongoing improvement of management practices. 1, record 3, English, - long%2Dterm%20adaptation%20of%20the%20work%20force
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Travail et production
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- adaptabilité de la main-d'œuvre à long terme
1, record 3, French, adaptabilit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20main%2Dd%27%26oelig%3Buvre%20%C3%A0%20long%20terme
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] il faut miser sur l'excellence de la fonction publique afin de promouvoir l'adaptabilité de la main-d'œuvre à long terme et l'amélioration permanente des pratiques de gestion. 1, record 3, French, - adaptabilit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20main%2Dd%27%26oelig%3Buvre%20%C3%A0%20long%20terme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-10-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Quality Control (Management)
- Corporate Management (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- continuous improvement
1, record 4, English, continuous%20improvement
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ongoing improvement 2, record 4, English, ongoing%20improvement
correct
- small-step improvement 3, record 4, English, small%2Dstep%20improvement
correct
- progressive improvement 4, record 4, English, progressive%20improvement
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In successful companies, there is only one focus of attention and effort and that is continuous improvement. Referred to as "Kaizen" in Japan, continuous improvement is the driving force for employees throughout the organization. 5, record 4, English, - continuous%20improvement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Ongoing improvement of management practices. 6, record 4, English, - continuous%20improvement
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de la qualité (Gestion)
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- amélioration permanente
1, record 4, French, am%C3%A9lioration%20permanente
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- amélioration continue 2, record 4, French, am%C3%A9lioration%20continue
correct, feminine noun
- amélioration progressive 3, record 4, French, am%C3%A9lioration%20progressive
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si tout le monde est favorable à la notion d'amélioration permanente, il faut plus que cette adhésion pour qu'elle devienne réalité. Même s'il existe un grand nombre de techniques éprouvées d'amélioration continue, leur implantation est plus complexe que s'il s'agissait d'une simple méthode nouvelle de solution de problèmes. 4, record 4, French, - am%C3%A9lioration%20permanente
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-06-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Concrete Construction
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
1, record 5, English, Canadian%20Precast%2FPrestressed%20Concrete%20Institute
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CPCI 2, record 5, English, CPCI
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Prestressed Concrete Institute 3, record 5, English, Canadian%20Prestressed%20Concrete%20Institute
former designation, correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute is the prime source of technical information about precast/prestressed concrete in Canada.... The purposes of this corporation are to stimulate and advance the common interests and general welfare of the structural precast/prestressed concrete industry, the architectural precast concrete industry, and the specialty precast concrete industry; to develop, fund and implement a comprehensive, ongoing marketing program to increase the demand for and use of architectural, specialty and structural precast/prestressed concrete produced in Canada; to collect and disseminate knowledge, statistics, ideas and information relating to design, manufacture and use of precast concrete and prestressed concrete; to advance precast concrete and prestressed concrete acceptance and use, through investigations and research relative to new applications of precast concrete and prestressed concrete and engineering processes for improvement of the design, manufacture, and use of precast concrete and prestressed concrete; to establish industry-wide standards of design and production of precast concrete and prestressed concrete, to improve quality and design of product; to perform all lawful and desirable activities within Canada and elsewhere, to promote the efficient, constructive, and beneficial operation of the structural, architectural and specialty precast concrete industry. 4, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Precast%2FPrestressed%20Concrete%20Institute
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Bétonnage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Institut canadien du béton préfabriqué et précontraint
1, record 5, French, Institut%20canadien%20du%20b%C3%A9ton%20pr%C3%A9fabriqu%C3%A9%20et%20pr%C3%A9contraint
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Institut canadien du béton précontraint 2, record 5, French, Institut%20canadien%20du%20b%C3%A9ton%20pr%C3%A9contraint
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellations confirmées par l'organisme. 3, record 5, French, - Institut%20canadien%20du%20b%C3%A9ton%20pr%C3%A9fabriqu%C3%A9%20et%20pr%C3%A9contraint
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-05-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Productivity and Profitability
- Work Study
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- changeover time
1, record 6, English, changeover%20time
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- change-over time 2, record 6, English, change%2Dover%20time
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Implementing JIT [just-in-time] is an ongoing system of continuous improvement that requires the reengineering of work stations. Management must designate placement locations for equipment and for the work force; assembly lines and changeover time must be shortened to increase efficiency and productivity; and preparation processes must be systematized to achieve flow-style production. 1, record 6, English, - changeover%20time
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Productivité et rentabilité
- Étude du travail
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- temps de passage
1, record 6, French, temps%20de%20passage
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Productividad y rentabilidad
- Estudio del trabajo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiempo de conmutación
1, record 6, Spanish, tiempo%20de%20conmutaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-11-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Security
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Commission on Accreditation for Corrections
1, record 7, English, Commission%20on%20Accreditation%20for%20Corrections
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The American Correctional Association and the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections are private, non-profit organizations which administer the only national accreditation program for all components of adult and juvenile corrections. The purpose of these organizations is to promote improvement in the management of a voluntary accreditation program and the ongoing development and revision of relevant, useful standards. 1, record 7, English, - Commission%20on%20Accreditation%20for%20Corrections
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Sécurité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Commission on Accreditation for Corrections
1, record 7, French, Commission%20on%20Accreditation%20for%20Corrections
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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