hierarchical structure


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Noun1.hierarchical structure - a structure of data having several levels arranged in a treelike structure
data structure - (computer science) the organization of data (and its storage allocations in a computer)
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By adding work process tree window that show the sequence and hierarchical structure of the process to these existing functions, the new version allows users to create process information while taking into consideration manufacturing information, such as the components used in each process, the sequence and locations of tasks, the equipment and tools required, and necessary manufacturing know-how.
With previous versions of this solution, assembly sequences based on product configuration could be converted into and displayed on manufacturing flow window, but with VPS V15L21, new functionality has been added that can aggregate manufacturing information, such as what to assemble, with what components, where, and how they should be assembled, and then display it all together on a process tree window showing the process sequence and hierarchical structure.
* In classification problems, especially those that categorize data into a large number of classes, the classes often naturally follow a hierarchical structure. That is, some classes are likely to share similar structures and features.
The internet has flattened the old hierarchical structure and released the energy, passion and creativity of the crowd.
Company members are used to a hierarchical structure where they know who is in charge of their future, so not having a permanent leader can be deeply disconcerting.
Founded in 2010, the company's product portfolio includes its namesake omni-channel software platform that automates mobile device trade-ins, and Rodio, a workforce communication platform that closely aligns with an organization's hierarchical structure to exchange business-critical messages.
The hierarchical structure of the church served us well in the Middle Ages but does so no longer.
The authority figures at the top hierarchical structure should always work for the countries and the people, sidelining the unnecessary things.
"Based on what has been submitted by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and President of the Council of Political and Security Affairs, to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the urgent need to restructure the General Intelligence Presidency and modernize its regulations as well as to determine its authorities and assess the procedures and powers governing its work and its administrative and hierarchical structure in order to ensure the proper functioning of its work and the determination of responsibilities.
The matrix organisational structure is accessible to those on Tillpoint's Multi-Store subscription plan and can be setup via logging in to the back office where users can create the hierarchical structure that runs their business or organisation.
Eventually the senior officials of LTC briefed the Provincial Minister for Transport about various project public interest, hierarchical structure and progress of different departments of organization in detail.

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