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A note on scheduling multiprocessor tasks with identical processing times
A note on scheduling multiprocessor tasks with identical processing times
2003,
We study the scheduling situation where n tasks with identical processing times have...
Parallel machine scheduling with earliness–tardiness penalties and additional resource constraints
Parallel machine scheduling with earliness–tardiness penalties and additional resource constraints
2003,
This research considers the problem of scheduling jobs on parallel machines with...
Minimizing the weighted number of tardy jobs on a two-machine flow shop
Minimizing the weighted number of tardy jobs on a two-machine flow shop
2003,
In this paper, we describe an exact algorithm to solve the weighted number of tardy...
Scheduling unrelated parallel machines to minimize total weighted tardiness
Scheduling unrelated parallel machines to minimize total weighted tardiness
2003,
This article considers the problem of scheduling a given set of independent jobs on...
R&D collaboration: role of ba in knowledge-creating networks
R&D collaboration: role of ba in knowledge-creating networks
2003,
Research and development (R&D) collaboration between universities and business is...
Performance analysis of an asynchronous transmission mode adaptation layer multiplexer with dynamic bandwidth allocation in an Internet protocol and asynchronous transmission mode environment
Performance analysis of an asynchronous transmission mode adaptation layer multiplexer with dynamic bandwidth allocation in an Internet protocol and asynchronous transmission mode environment
2003,
In this paper, we present a discrete-timing queueing model with a Markov modulated...
Performance analysis of a single-server asynchronous transfer mode queue with a priority scheduling
Performance analysis of a single-server asynchronous transfer mode queue with a priority scheduling
2003,
In this paper, we consider a discrete-time queueing system with head-of-line priority....
Initiatives and outcomes of quality management implementation across industries
Initiatives and outcomes of quality management implementation across industries
2003,
This paper sets out to explore the quality initiatives of various industries and...
A longitudinal study of total quality management implementation: factors influencing success and failure
A longitudinal study of total quality management implementation: factors influencing success and failure
2003,
This is one of a very few longitudinal research studies of the link between TQM...
Cost–benefit modelling for reliability growth
Cost–benefit modelling for reliability growth
2003,
Decisions during the reliability growth development process of engineering equipment...
Identifying software project risks in Nigeria: an international comparative study
Identifying software project risks in Nigeria: an international comparative study
2003,
We report a study where software project risk factors were solicited in Nigeria. The...
Organizational modifications to support just in time implementation in manufacturing and service operations
Organizational modifications to support just in time implementation in manufacturing and service operations
2003,
This study investigates JIT implementation practices and performance in manufacturing...
Consider your options: changes to strategic value during implementation of advanced manufacturing technology
Consider your options: changes to strategic value during implementation of advanced manufacturing technology
2003,
Strategic investments such as flexible manufacturing technology yield benefits to a...
The impact of organization size on enterprise resource planning implementations in the US manufacturing sector
The impact of organization size on enterprise resource planning implementations in the US manufacturing sector
2003,
Enterprise Resource Plannng (ERP) systems have experienced a phenomenal growth in the...
Due-date assignment with asymmetric earliness–tardiness cost
Due-date assignment with asymmetric earliness–tardiness cost
2003,
The problem of minimizing the maximal weighted absolute lateness (MWAL) is known to be...
Allocating production batches to subcontractors by fuzzy goal programming
Allocating production batches to subcontractors by fuzzy goal programming
2003,
Allocating production batches to subcontractors arises frequently in industry. When...
An enumerative heuristic and reduction methods for the assembly line balancing problem
An enumerative heuristic and reduction methods for the assembly line balancing problem
2003,
A new heuristic algorithm and new reduction techniques for the type 1 assembly line...
A strategic model for supply chain design with logical constraints: formulation and solution
A strategic model for supply chain design with logical constraints: formulation and solution
2003,
This paper proposes a strategic production–distribution model for supply chain...
Optimization of the stochastic dynamic production cycling problem by a genetic algorithm
Optimization of the stochastic dynamic production cycling problem by a genetic algorithm
2003,
A production system to produce products of multiple items by several machines to meet...
A new variable production scheduling strategy for deteriorating items with time-varying demand and partial lost sale
A new variable production scheduling strategy for deteriorating items with time-varying demand and partial lost sale
2003,
Recently, Wee and Wang modeled a production–inventory system for deteriorating...
Compensation differences between male and female chief executive officers for publicly traded firms: a nonparametric analysis
Compensation differences between male and female chief executive officers for publicly traded firms: a nonparametric analysis
2003,
A recent article in the popular press suggested that gender is one determining factor...
The relationship between technology and performance: a meta-analysis of technology models
The relationship between technology and performance: a meta-analysis of technology models
2003,
The effective deployment of technology within an organizational context is of integral...
Gauging and comparing the performances of dissimilar entities
Gauging and comparing the performances of dissimilar entities
2004,
The problem of comparing the performances of a set of entities that are not entirely...
Does benchmarking help?
Does benchmarking help?
2003,
In this paper we examine benchmarking as it is used in fund management and especially...
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