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Optimal manufacturer's pricing and lot-sizing policies under trade credit financing
Optimal manufacturer's pricing and lot-sizing policies under trade credit financing
2006,
In this paper, we extend Goyal's economic order quantity (EOQ) model to allow for the...
Multi-item dynamic production–distribution planning in process industries with divergent finishing stages
Multi-item dynamic production–distribution planning in process industries with divergent finishing stages
2006,
This paper examines a multi-item dynamic production–distribution planning...
Factors affecting the adoption of electronic marketplaces: A fuzzy analytic hierarchical process analysis
Factors affecting the adoption of electronic marketplaces: A fuzzy analytic hierarchical process analysis
2006,
Purpose – To present a three-layer hierarchical structure of the factors...
On complex adaptive systems and agent-based modelling for improving decision-making in manufacturing and logistics settings: Experiences from a packaging company
On complex adaptive systems and agent-based modelling for improving decision-making in manufacturing and logistics settings: Experiences from a packaging company
2006,
Purpose – This paper aims to contribute to the tactical and operational decision...
Determining numbers of workstations and operators for a linear walking-worker assembly line
Determining numbers of workstations and operators for a linear walking-worker assembly line
2007,
This paper presents an investigation into a system of linear walking-worker (WW)...
Supply chain improvement initiatives in the Australian textiles, clothing, footwear and leather industry: a field study
Supply chain improvement initiatives in the Australian textiles, clothing, footwear and leather industry: a field study
2007,
This paper examines the findings of a field study on supply chain initiatives in 12...
Rapid manufacturing: impact on supply chain methodologies and practice
Rapid manufacturing: impact on supply chain methodologies and practice
2007,
This paper demonstrates the use of Rapid Manufacturing (RM) as the enabling technology...
Large-scale capacitated part-routing in the presence of process and routing flexibilities and setup costs
Large-scale capacitated part-routing in the presence of process and routing flexibilities and setup costs
2006,
We develop a Lagrangean relaxation-based heuristic procedure to generate a...
Minimizing the number of pickups on a multi-head placement machine
Minimizing the number of pickups on a multi-head placement machine
2007,
Multi-head gantry machines are becoming increasingly popular in surface mount...
A discrete simulation analysis of a logistics supply system
A discrete simulation analysis of a logistics supply system
2006,
An important aspect of logistics supply systems in agro industries is to manage the...
Strategic gaming to support critical national infrastructure protection: a practitioner's view
Strategic gaming to support critical national infrastructure protection: a practitioner's view
2003,
The development of robust policy and plans for Critical National Infrastructure...
Hitting the jackpot with operational research
Hitting the jackpot with operational research
2006,
Slot machines have evolved beyond all recognition since the early days of simple...
Organisational culture and the implementation of management information systems
Organisational culture and the implementation of management information systems
2004,
In the commercial world, he pursuit of new technology working practices has often been...
‘Socialising’ the domain of information security; a positioning paper
‘Socialising’ the domain of information security; a positioning paper
2005,
This paper is about grounding information security practice in an established theory...
Stumbling blocks or stepping stones? Overcoming barriers to e-collaboration in communities of practice
Stumbling blocks or stepping stones? Overcoming barriers to e-collaboration in communities of practice
2005,
Advances in both managerial theory and information systems have paved the way for...
Climate change and investments in developing countries: weighing risks and response options
Climate change and investments in developing countries: weighing risks and response options
2007,
This paper focuses on the practical implications of the risks that potential climate...
A discounted integrated inspection-maintenance model for a single deteriorating production facility
A discounted integrated inspection-maintenance model for a single deteriorating production facility
2006,
In this paper, we address the problem of determining optimum inspection schedules for...
Multiple task assignments for cooperating uninhabited aerial vehicles using genetic algorithms
Multiple task assignments for cooperating uninhabited aerial vehicles using genetic algorithms
2006,
A problem of assigning cooperating uninhabited aerial vehicles to perform multiple...
A maintenance resources capacity estimator
A maintenance resources capacity estimator
2006,
Combat aircraft operations are usually constrained by limits on the logistics...
An analysis of combined arms teaming for the Australian defence force
An analysis of combined arms teaming for the Australian defence force
2006,
This study presents a quantitative analysis of combined arms teams consisting of three...
The myopic Order-Up-To policy with a proportional feedback controller
The myopic Order-Up-To policy with a proportional feedback controller
2007,
We develop a discrete control theory model of a myopic Order-Up-To (OUT) policy...
Improving the efficiency of iron and steel purchasing using supply chain coordination
Improving the efficiency of iron and steel purchasing using supply chain coordination
2007,
In this paper, we investigate the raw materials purchasing problem arising from...
Waste collection vehicle routing problem with time windows
Waste collection vehicle routing problem with time windows
2006,
In this paper, we address a real life waste collection vehicle routing problem with...
Modelling and solving English Peg Solitaire
Modelling and solving English Peg Solitaire
2006,
Peg Solitaire is a well known puzzle, which can prove difficult despite its simple...
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