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An algorithm for the determination of optimal cutting patterns
An algorithm for the determination of optimal cutting patterns
2002,
This paper presents a new mathematical programming formulation for the problem of...
Row and column generation technique for a multistage cutting stock problem
Row and column generation technique for a multistage cutting stock problem
2002,
This multistage cutting stock problem (CSP) generalizes the one-dimensional CSP when a...
Evaluation of algorithms for one-dimensional cutting
Evaluation of algorithms for one-dimensional cutting
2002,
The paper deals with the prolem of evaluating and comparing different one-dimensional...
A new evolutionary approach to cutting stock problems with and without contiguity
A new evolutionary approach to cutting stock problems with and without contiguity
2002,
Evolutionary algorithms (EAs) have been applied to many optimization problems...
Connections between cutting-pattern sequencing, VLSI design, and flexible machines
Connections between cutting-pattern sequencing, VLSI design, and flexible machines
2002,
The minimization of open stacks problem (MOSP) arises on the sequencing of a set of...
Cutting optimisation with variable-sized stock and inventory status data
Cutting optimisation with variable-sized stock and inventory status data
2002,
Many production environments require economical cutting of one-dimensional items...
An exploratory study into failure in successful organizations: The case of Marks & Spencer
An exploratory study into failure in successful organizations: The case of Marks & Spencer
2002,
Marks & Spencer (M&S) was one of the world's great retailers, enjoying...
How much do CEOs and top managers matter in strategic decision-making?
How much do CEOs and top managers matter in strategic decision-making?
2002,
This research note explores the influence of both CEO and top-management team (TMT)...
The marketing of industrial real estate: Application of Taguchi loss functions
The marketing of industrial real estate: Application of Taguchi loss functions
2001,
The marketing of industrial real estate is a resource-consuming endeavour for all...
Optimal sales force compensation plans: An operational procedure
Optimal sales force compensation plans: An operational procedure
2002,
This paper describes an operational procedure for identifying optimal sales force...
Analysis of advertising lifetime for mobile phone
Analysis of advertising lifetime for mobile phone
2001,
The market for mobile phones has increased substantially. In an attempt to maintain or...
Controlled Markov set-chains with set-valued rewards – the average case
Controlled Markov set-chains with set-valued rewards – the average case
2002,
In this paper, the average case of finite state controlled Markov set-chains with R p...
Conceptualizing the development of strategic ideas: A grounded theory analysis
Conceptualizing the development of strategic ideas: A grounded theory analysis
2002,
This paper presents the findings of a grounded theory study on the development of...
Transfer of knowledge in knowledge management systems: Unexplored issues and suggested studies
Transfer of knowledge in knowledge management systems: Unexplored issues and suggested studies
2001,
The management practice literature is replete with reports of practices being used to...
‘Memories are made of this’: Explicating organisational knowledge and memory
‘Memories are made of this’: Explicating organisational knowledge and memory
2001,
It is a commonplace that in the ‘Information Age’, knowledge is the most...
Exploring relationships in information technology outsourcing: The interaction approach
Exploring relationships in information technology outsourcing: The interaction approach
2002,
Information technology (IT) outsourcing ventures have been termed successful or less...
The role of boundaries in knowledge processes
The role of boundaries in knowledge processes
2002,
Advances in communications and information technology deliver an increasingly dynamic...
From planning to scanning – the implications of chaos and complexity theory for organisation development
From planning to scanning – the implications of chaos and complexity theory for organisation development
1999,
The sciences of chaos and complexity are providing many interesting insights into...
Performance management and operational research: A marriage made in heaven?
Performance management and operational research: A marriage made in heaven?
2002,
This paper sets out a simple framework with which to examine the performance...
‘Good enough’ performance measurement: A trade-off between activity and action
‘Good enough’ performance measurement: A trade-off between activity and action
2002,
Performance measurement systems along the lines of the EFQM and the balanced scorecard...
A goal programming model for crew duties generation
A goal programming model for crew duties generation
2001,
This paper proposes a model for the generation of daily work duties of airside crew...
Applying fuzzy logic to personnel assessment: A case study
Applying fuzzy logic to personnel assessment: A case study
2001,
The main results of a research project spanning over several years are presented in...
The cable trench problem: Combining the shortest path and minimum spanning tree problems
The cable trench problem: Combining the shortest path and minimum spanning tree problems
2002,
Let G = (V, E) be a connected graph with specified vertex υ 0 ∈ V , length...
A scenario-based stochastic programming approach for technology and capacity planning
A scenario-based stochastic programming approach for technology and capacity planning
2002,
In response to market pressures resulting in increased competition, product...
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