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Found 17295 papers in total
On the stochastic theory of compartments: The general time-dependent two-compartment reversible system with an application to manpower planning
On the stochastic theory of compartments: The general time-dependent two-compartment reversible system with an application to manpower planning
1991,
In this paper a general time-dependent stochastic model for the analysis of the...
Towards a unified theory of strategic manufacturing management
Towards a unified theory of strategic manufacturing management
1991,
There is a need for a unified theory of the strategic management of manufacturing....
Adaptive strategies for coping with product variety decisions
Adaptive strategies for coping with product variety decisions
1991,
Under acute global competitive pressue, many companies have viewed product...
Dynamic relationship analysis of U.S. gasoline and crude oil prices
Dynamic relationship analysis of U.S. gasoline and crude oil prices
1991,
This paper studies the dynamic relationships between U.S. gasoline prices, crude oil...
A comparative analysis for the justification of future manufacturing systems
A comparative analysis for the justification of future manufacturing systems
1991,
Traditional procedures alone are not appropriate for justifying advanced manufacturing...
When and how to use scenario planning: A heuristic approach with illustration
When and how to use scenario planning: A heuristic approach with illustration
1991,
This paper offers a step-by-step analysis of a heuristic approach to scenario...
A comparative study of push and pull production planning strategies in a hard disk parts manufacturing company
A comparative study of push and pull production planning strategies in a hard disk parts manufacturing company
1991,
A comparative evaluation of push, pull and a combination of push-pull production...
A Bayesian forecasting model for sequential bidding
A Bayesian forecasting model for sequential bidding
1991,
In this paper the authors consider the problem facing a company in selecting the...
Forecasting for business planning: A case study of IBM product sales
Forecasting for business planning: A case study of IBM product sales
1991,
This is a case study of a closely managed product. Its purpose is to determine whether...
Equipment dedication and automation: Some empirical findings
Equipment dedication and automation: Some empirical findings
1991,
Automation has long been viewed as a vehicle by which one could capture improvements...
Efficient use of information in the formation of subjective industry forecasts
Efficient use of information in the formation of subjective industry forecasts
1991,
The paper considers the use of information by a panel of expert industry forecasters,...
Difficulties of Just-in-Time implementation: A classification scheme
Difficulties of Just-in-Time implementation: A classification scheme
1991,
Many companies experience difficulty in implementing Just-in-Time (JIT) in their...
The autocorrelation function of a time series with a deterministic component
The autocorrelation function of a time series with a deterministic component
1991,
The standard calculation of the autocorrelation function (acf) assumes stationarity....
Implications of inbound lead time variability for Just-in-Time manufacturing
Implications of inbound lead time variability for Just-in-Time manufacturing
1991,
This article provides a discussion of key components for the decisionmaker concerned...
A note on evaluating time series models for forecasting
A note on evaluating time series models for forecasting
1991,
This note indicates the relative accuracy of Brown-Rozeff and Watts-Griffin time...
Uniform assembly line balancing with stochastic task times in just-in-time manufacturing
Uniform assembly line balancing with stochastic task times in just-in-time manufacturing
1991,
Recognising the enormous potential of just-in-time (JIT) concepts for boosting...
On improving time series forecasting
On improving time series forecasting
1991,
This note discusses the importance of a test to determine the degree of differencing...
Cost bounds for inventory systems approaching JIT
Cost bounds for inventory systems approaching JIT
1991,
The literature of the close to just-in-time (JIT) problems of conditions already...
An integrated approach for production planning-A case study
An integrated approach for production planning-A case study
1991,
This study addresses production planning in a multi-product, multi-machine...
Preparing students and new practitioners for the real-world of OR/MS
Preparing students and new practitioners for the real-world of OR/MS
1991,
Most OR/MS textbooks and literature and many professors with no in-plant industrial...
On a simplified delay time model of reliability of equipment subject to inspection monitoring
On a simplified delay time model of reliability of equipment subject to inspection monitoring
1991,
The delay time model developed by Christer to determine the reliability consequences...
The penetration of quantitative methods into management decision making in the United Kingdom
The penetration of quantitative methods into management decision making in the United Kingdom
1991,
A number of studies in the past have attempted to identify the extent to which...
An intelligent spouse’s view of OR
An intelligent spouse’s view of OR
1991,
This speech was delivered at the 1989 Annual Banquet of the Washington OR/MS Council...
Total Quality in Rolls-Royce plc
Total Quality in Rolls-Royce plc
1991,
In the late 1980s, a series of Total Quality initiatives was launched within...
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