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Development and evaluation of a tree-indexing approach to improve case-based reasoning: illustrated using the due date assignment problem
Development and evaluation of a tree-indexing approach to improve case-based reasoning: illustrated using the due date assignment problem
2006,
In this study a novel case indexing approach is proposed for case-based reasoning...
Multiprocessor task scheduling in multistage hybrid flow-shops: an ant colony system approach
Multiprocessor task scheduling in multistage hybrid flow-shops: an ant colony system approach
2006,
The hybrid flowshop scheduling problem (HFSP) has been of continuing interest for...
Some dominance properties for single-machine tardiness problems with sequence-dependent setup
Some dominance properties for single-machine tardiness problems with sequence-dependent setup
2006,
Some dominance properties are proposed for the NP-hard problems of scheduling N jobs...
Modified drum–buffer–rope scheduling mechanism for a non-identical parallel machine flow shop with processing-time variation
Modified drum–buffer–rope scheduling mechanism for a non-identical parallel machine flow shop with processing-time variation
2006,
The drum–buffer–rope (DBR) is a scheduling mechanism under the Theory of...
Particle swarm optimization for resource-constrained project scheduling
Particle swarm optimization for resource-constrained project scheduling
2006,
This paper introduces the particle swarm optimization (PSO)-based approach to resolve...
Dispatching rules for dynamic scheduling of one-of-a-kind production
Dispatching rules for dynamic scheduling of one-of-a-kind production
2006,
This paper presents an extensive performance analysis of dispatching rules for dynamic...
A graph theoretic approach for supply chain coordination
A graph theoretic approach for supply chain coordination
2006,
Supply chain coordination is an effective approach to manage the dependencies among...
A performance comparison tool for supply chain management
A performance comparison tool for supply chain management
2006,
Increasing globalisation, diversity of the product range and increasing customer...
Enabling seamless market-orientated supply chains
Enabling seamless market-orientated supply chains
2006,
Satisfying true customer demand is the primary function of present day enterprises....
An information technology implementation framework for the logistics industry in Singapore
An information technology implementation framework for the logistics industry in Singapore
2006,
An industry cluster is a geographically concentrated, self-flourishing ecosystem...
Improving agility of supply chains using base stock model and computer based simulations
Improving agility of supply chains using base stock model and computer based simulations
2006,
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to deal with the application of the...
Applying a hybrid data-mining approach to prediction problems: a case of preferred suppliers prediction
Applying a hybrid data-mining approach to prediction problems: a case of preferred suppliers prediction
2006,
Data mining has emerged as a powerful tool to automate the decision-making processes....
Collaboration forms, information and communication technologies, and coordination mechanisms in collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment
Collaboration forms, information and communication technologies, and coordination mechanisms in collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment
2006,
Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) programmes seek to...
Manufacturing lot sizing as a source of the Bullwhip Effect: a case study of electronics and furniture supply chains
Manufacturing lot sizing as a source of the Bullwhip Effect: a case study of electronics and furniture supply chains
2006,
The information distortion problem, known as the Bullwhip Effect, is a well-known and...
A survey on relationships and cultural issues in supply chain management practices in Indian organisations
A survey on relationships and cultural issues in supply chain management practices in Indian organisations
2006,
Supply Chain Management (SCM) is regarded as a means of improving competitiveness. SCM...
Performance prediction using supply chain uncertainty modelling
Performance prediction using supply chain uncertainty modelling
2006,
This paper presents a new quantitative method and a holistic approach to assess the...
A learning algorithm based estimation method for maintenance cost of product concepts
A learning algorithm based estimation method for maintenance cost of product concepts
2006,
Life cycle concerns have become a major issue of increasing importance. Life cycle...
Selection of computerised maintenance management system by means of multicriteria methods
Selection of computerised maintenance management system by means of multicriteria methods
2006,
The complexity of modern industrial plants is increasing and the conception of...
SSQSC: a tool to measure supplier service quality in supply chain
SSQSC: a tool to measure supplier service quality in supply chain
2006,
The objective of this research is to derive supplier service quality dimensions in the...
Supply risk and inventory outsourcing
Supply risk and inventory outsourcing
2006,
This paper considers the ‘inventory outsourcing problem’ when the supplier...
Two approaches to solving the multi-depot vehicle routing problem with time windows in a time-based logistics environment
Two approaches to solving the multi-depot vehicle routing problem with time windows in a time-based logistics environment
2006,
This paper presents a two-phase heuristic method that can be used to efficiently solve...
Assessing the input effect on productive efficiency in production systems: The value of information technology capital
Assessing the input effect on productive efficiency in production systems: The value of information technology capital
2006,
It is an imperative task for management to measure an organization's performance...
Analysis of farmers' efficiency and growth factors in oil exporting Arabian Gulf countries: the case of Oman
Analysis of farmers' efficiency and growth factors in oil exporting Arabian Gulf countries: the case of Oman
2006,
This paper presents a best practice analysis of farmers' technical efficiency and...
Designs of control charts with optimal manpower deployment
Designs of control charts with optimal manpower deployment
2006,
This article proposes an algorithm for managing and deploying manpower (equipped with...
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