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“Interpretive” mobility, IS and computing
“Interpretive” mobility, IS and computing
2004,
The existing state of the art within “interpretive” sociology is...
Ethnography, ethnomethodology and the problem of generalisation in design
Ethnography, ethnomethodology and the problem of generalisation in design
2004,
This paper discusses the relationship between sociological theory and method,...
Taking technomethodology seriously: hybrid change in the ethnomethodology–design relationship
Taking technomethodology seriously: hybrid change in the ethnomethodology–design relationship
2004,
The incorporation of ethnomethodology in professional systems development has prompted...
The ontological screening of contemporary life: a phenomenological analysis of screens
The ontological screening of contemporary life: a phenomenological analysis of screens
2004,
In this paper, we attempt to show how phenomenology, in a traditional methodological...
Generalized best choice problem based on the information economics approach
Generalized best choice problem based on the information economics approach
2004,
We consider the problem of choosing the ‘best choice’ among a certain...
An M/PH/k retrial queue with finite number of sources
An M/PH/k retrial queue with finite number of sources
2004,
We study retrial queues with a finite source of customers and identical multiple...
The discrete-time Geo/Geo/1 queue with negative customers and disasters
The discrete-time Geo/Geo/1 queue with negative customers and disasters
2004,
The arrival of a negative customer to a queueing system causes one ordinary customer...
Complete analytic and computational analyses of the discrete-time bulk-arrival infinite-server system: GIX/Geom/∞
Complete analytic and computational analyses of the discrete-time bulk-arrival infinite-server system: GIX/Geom/∞
2004,
In this paper, we consider the discrete-time queueing system with bulk arrivals,...
Fuzzy multiple objective decision making approach to prioritise design requirements in quality function deployment
Fuzzy multiple objective decision making approach to prioritise design requirements in quality function deployment
2004,
Quality function deployment (QFD) is a customer-oriented design tool for developing...
On discrete-time multiserver queues with finite buffer GI/Geom/m/N
On discrete-time multiserver queues with finite buffer GI/Geom/m/N
2004,
Multiserver queues are often encountered in telecommunications systems and have...
Improving order-picking performance through the implementation of class-based storage
Improving order-picking performance through the implementation of class-based storage
2004,
Class-based storage (CBS) partitions stock-keeping units (SKUs) into storage classes...
Markov chain representations of discrete distributions applied to queueing models
Markov chain representations of discrete distributions applied to queueing models
2004,
We present applications of Markov chain based representations of discrete renewal...
An evaluation of routing policies for order-picking operations in low-level picker-to-part system
An evaluation of routing policies for order-picking operations in low-level picker-to-part system
2004,
This paper evaluates the performance of three routing policies in the order-picking...
Genetic algorithm for facilities layout problems based on slicing tree structure
Genetic algorithm for facilities layout problems based on slicing tree structure
2004,
The use of genetic algorithms to solve facility layout problems has gained popularity...
Cash versus installment purchasing: contrasting axiomatic and experimental approaches to a new concept
Cash versus installment purchasing: contrasting axiomatic and experimental approaches to a new concept
2003,
This paper has a dual thrust. First, it provides a parsimonious theoretical...
Integrated approach of cognitive maps and neural networks using qualitative information on the World-Wide Web: the KBNMiner
Integrated approach of cognitive maps and neural networks using qualitative information on the World-Wide Web: the KBNMiner
2004,
In this paper, we propose a method for integrating cognitive maps and neural networks...
Life prediction of aging wood poles and subsequent inspection practice: a case study
Life prediction of aging wood poles and subsequent inspection practice: a case study
2004,
Present methods of establishing inspection and maintenance programmes for wood poles...
A sequential-design metamodeling strategy for simulation optimization
A sequential-design metamodeling strategy for simulation optimization
2004,
This paper examines the feasibility and worthiness of a sequential simulation...
Quantifying the effect of batch size and order errors on the bullwhip effect using simulation
Quantifying the effect of batch size and order errors on the bullwhip effect using simulation
2004,
The bullwhip effect is the observed amplification in order-size variance for upstream...
Optimal lot sizing under continuous price decrease
Optimal lot sizing under continuous price decrease
2003,
An important characteristic of high-tech industries is decreasing component prices...
Pricing and lot-sizing for a deteriorating item in a periodic review inventory system with shortages
Pricing and lot-sizing for a deteriorating item in a periodic review inventory system with shortages
2004,
We consider a single product that is, subject to continuous decay, a multivariate...
A general solution for the newsboy model with random order size and possible a cutoff transaction size
A general solution for the newsboy model with random order size and possible a cutoff transaction size
2004,
In a recent paper, Dekker et al . developed a solution procedure for the newsboy...
Modified analytic hierarchy process to incorporate uncertainty and managerial aspects
Modified analytic hierarchy process to incorporate uncertainty and managerial aspects
2004,
The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is a powerful multiple-criteria decision analysis...
A distance-metric methodology for the derivation of weights from a pairwise comparison matrix
A distance-metric methodology for the derivation of weights from a pairwise comparison matrix
2004,
A variety of approaches exist for the determination of a weighting scheme from a...
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