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A method for approximating the probability functions of a Markov chain
A method for approximating the probability functions of a Markov chain
1988,
This paper presents a method of approximating the state probabilities for a...
On some statistics connected with runs in Markov chains
On some statistics connected with runs in Markov chains
1988,
This paper considers a class of statistics connected with the history of a Markov...
The inverses of thinned renewal processes
The inverses of thinned renewal processes
1988,
The class of inverses of a p- thinned renewal process is considered. It is shown that...
Are three ‘E’s enough?
Are three ‘E’s enough?
1989,
‘Value for money’ is a term which is freely used throughout society. It is...
A reconciliation of two different expressions for the first-passage density of Brownian motion to a curved boundary
A reconciliation of two different expressions for the first-passage density of Brownian motion to a curved boundary
1988,
An expression for the first-passage density of Brownian motion to a curved boundary...
The measurement and evaluation of white-collar productivity
The measurement and evaluation of white-collar productivity
1989,
Critical analysis of previously developed white-collar productivity management...
Measuring strategic control and improvement in manufacturing
Measuring strategic control and improvement in manufacturing
1989,
Companies measuring by ‘traditional’ internally focused control measures...
Mixed-data multicriteria evaluation for regional planning: A systematic approach to the decision-making process
Mixed-data multicriteria evaluation for regional planning: A systematic approach to the decision-making process
1989,
In this paper multicriteria evaluation is dealt with as a tool for the public...
Freight distribution and transportation systems planning
Freight distribution and transportation systems planning
1989,
Interactive-graphic systems and operations research methodologies are increasingly...
Modelling realism in aggregate planning: A goal-search approach
Modelling realism in aggregate planning: A goal-search approach
1989,
This paper considers the ability of the existing aggregate planning approaches to...
A quantum leap for OR
A quantum leap for OR
1989,
A previous paper presented a new model of manpower systems which was derived from the...
Simulation of printed circuit-board manufacturing
Simulation of printed circuit-board manufacturing
1989,
The paper describes a simulation model that was built to predict the production output...
Tolerance chart optimization
Tolerance chart optimization
1989,
A tolerance chart is a graphical representation of a process plan and a manual...
OR in British Gas
OR in British Gas
1989,
On most of the indicators of size, British Gas ranks as one of the largest UK...
Tradeoff solutions in single machine production scheduling for minimizing flow time and maximum penalty
Tradeoff solutions in single machine production scheduling for minimizing flow time and maximum penalty
1989,
The single machine production scheduling problem addressed here involves minimization...
Integrated planning in distribution systems
Integrated planning in distribution systems
1989,
Distribution systems planning frequently involves two major decisions: facilty...
A comparative study of the push and pull production systems
A comparative study of the push and pull production systems
1989,
Little work has so far been done to investigate the relative merits of push and pull...
Design and implementation of production systems for high variety electronics assembly
Design and implementation of production systems for high variety electronics assembly
1989,
Information technology companies are having to broaden their overall strategic view in...
On the reliability function of a system of components sharing a common environment
On the reliability function of a system of components sharing a common environment
1988,
A multivariate distribution for describing the life-lengths of the components of a...
Formulas for the reliability of a consecutive-k-out-of-n:F system
Formulas for the reliability of a consecutive-k-out-of-n:F system
1988,
General exact formulas are established to calculate the reliability of a consecutive-...
Comparisons of replacement policies
Comparisons of replacement policies
1988,
For independent random lifelengths of the units in use stochastic comparisons of the...
A cost relationship between age and block replacement policies
A cost relationship between age and block replacement policies
1988,
The general cost structure of a unit on line is assumed to be governed by a stochastic...
A simulation model for a production distribution system
A simulation model for a production distribution system
1989,
The problems and drawbacks of the Physical Distribution System (PDS) of a production...
Combining forecasts-Twenty years later
Combining forecasts-Twenty years later
1989,
The combination of forecasts is a simple, pragmatic and sensible way to possibly...
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