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Found 17295 papers in total
Multiple shift scheduling of workforce on four-day workweeks
Multiple shift scheduling of workforce on four-day workweeks
1999,
This paper presents an efficient algorithm for scheduling of employees working on...
The art and science of designing rotating schedules
The art and science of designing rotating schedules
1999,
Rotating schedules are commonly used in a number of industries and public services...
Simplification in the simulation of manufacturing systems
Simplification in the simulation of manufacturing systems
2000,
Given the widespread acceptance of the importance of simplicity in management science...
The cellular manufacturing layout problem
The cellular manufacturing layout problem
2000,
Most of the techniques for the cell design (CD) problem in cellular manufacturing (CM)...
Solving large unconstrained multilevel lot-sizing problems using a hybrid genetic algorithm
Solving large unconstrained multilevel lot-sizing problems using a hybrid genetic algorithm
2000,
We develop a genetic algorithm (GA) to solve the uncapacitated multilevel lot-sizing...
MOCACEF 1.0: Multiple objective capability based approach to form part-machine groups for cellular manufacturing applications
MOCACEF 1.0: Multiple objective capability based approach to form part-machine groups for cellular manufacturing applications
2000,
A pre-emptive goal programming formulation is developed for concurrently forming...
A review of the modern approaches to multi-criteria cell design
A review of the modern approaches to multi-criteria cell design
2000,
The purpose of this paper is to provide a review and comparison of the approaches to...
Optimization of machining datum selection and machining tolerance allocation with genetic algorithms
Optimization of machining datum selection and machining tolerance allocation with genetic algorithms
2000,
In machining process planning, selection of machining datum and allocation of...
Decomposition in automatic generation of Petri nets for manufacturing system control and scheduling
Decomposition in automatic generation of Petri nets for manufacturing system control and scheduling
2000,
Despite the efforts in developing Petri net models for manufacturing control and...
A generic Petri net model for flexible manufacturing systems and its use for FMS control software testing
A generic Petri net model for flexible manufacturing systems and its use for FMS control software testing
2000,
Developing a flexible manufacturing system (FMS) controller is a complicated task both...
Flexible kanban system
Flexible kanban system
1999,
Just-in-time (JIT) systems were originally designed for deterministic production...
Controlled production planning for Just-In-Time short-run suppliers
Controlled production planning for Just-In-Time short-run suppliers
2000,
In the face of growing global competitiveness it is necessary for US manufacturers to...
Entropy measurement as a project control tool
Entropy measurement as a project control tool
1999,
An Entropy model is introduced for estimating and managing the uncertainty in...
Dynamic priority–dynamic programming scheduling method (DP)2SM: A dynamic approach to resource constraint project scheduling
Dynamic priority–dynamic programming scheduling method (DP)2SM: A dynamic approach to resource constraint project scheduling
1999,
The purpose of this paper is twofold: first to introduce and evaluate a dynamic...
Experts' estimates of task duration in software development projects
Experts' estimates of task duration in software development projects
2000,
This paper reports a case study of how accurate were experts' subjective estimates of...
Safety regulation changes during projects: The use of system dynamics to quantify the effects of change
Safety regulation changes during projects: The use of system dynamics to quantify the effects of change
2000,
Uncontrolled change can have an important effect on large design and development...
Construction delay: A quantitative analysis
Construction delay: A quantitative analysis
2000,
Avoiding construction claims and disputes requires an understanding of the contractual...
A new approach to calculating project cost variance
A new approach to calculating project cost variance
2000,
A new approach to calculating project cost variance is presented in this paper. The...
Stochastic budget simulation
Stochastic budget simulation
2000,
The purpose of this article is to present a new method for cost estimation. The...
Critical chain: The theory of constraints applied to project management
Critical chain: The theory of constraints applied to project management
2000,
In his recently published third novel, Critical Chain , Eli Goldratt applied his...
Object-oriented resource-based planning method for construction
Object-oriented resource-based planning method for construction
2000,
This research intends to develop a construction scheduling and planning method, name...
A simulation engine for custom project management education
A simulation engine for custom project management education
2000,
The Project Management Simulation Engine is a software environment for generating...
Project duration in stochastic networks by the PERT-path technique
Project duration in stochastic networks by the PERT-path technique
2000,
Market turbulence, higher innovation rates and increasing organisational complexity,...
The selection of joint projectors by a consortium: Cost sharing mechanisms
The selection of joint projectors by a consortium: Cost sharing mechanisms
1999,
This paper considers the problem of project selection and cost allocation for a partly...
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