The 24-Hour Knowledge Factory: Can It Replace the Graveyard Shift?

Authors:
Amar Gupta
Affiliations:
University of Arizona
Venue:
Computer
Year:
2009

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Abstract

Collaborating centers in time zones six to eight hours apart can transfer work so that every center is working during the daytime. Although this concept avoids the hazards of night work, it requires careful planning and a way to automatically capture evolving knowledge.