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A multi-objective two-stage approach to the design of communication networks subject to production constraints for computerized manufacturing systems
A multi-objective two-stage approach to the design of communication networks subject to production constraints for computerized manufacturing systems
1989,
A two stage model for joint optimization of production volume and communication system...
Modelling under uncertainty: Comparing three acid-rain models
Modelling under uncertainty: Comparing three acid-rain models
1989,
This paper examines three themes of modelling. Its primary concern is with the problem...
A model for the allocation of graduate assistant hours: An anecdote on the application of operations research
A model for the allocation of graduate assistant hours: An anecdote on the application of operations research
1989,
As the allocation of GA hours is inadequate to support all deserving applicants, GA...
Fitting of growth curves over time when the data are obtained from a single realization
Fitting of growth curves over time when the data are obtained from a single realization
1988,
This paper focuses on the general problem of forecasting the maximum value of a time...
The going rate for OR
The going rate for OR
1989,
Early in 1988, heads of Operational Research OR units and senior practitioners were...
Diffusion of new products in risk-sensitive markets
Diffusion of new products in risk-sensitive markets
1988,
Diffusion of new products may be deterred by consumers’ uncertainties about how...
The optimal operation planning of Kanban to minimize the total operation cost
The optimal operation planning of Kanban to minimize the total operation cost
1988,
This paper derives two formulae to calculate the average inventory yielded by fixed...
Allocating buffer storages in a pull system
Allocating buffer storages in a pull system
1988,
This report proposes a method of estimating the amount of safety stock needed in each...
Impage of investing in quality improvement on the lot size model
Impage of investing in quality improvement on the lot size model
1988,
This paper presents a model for justification of investing in quality improvement....
Single-period inventory dependent demand models
Single-period inventory dependent demand models
1988,
Single-period inventory models concern an item whose demand occurs during a relatively...
Inventory control: Easy as ABC
Inventory control: Easy as ABC
1988,
ABC analysis is a very simple but very powerful way of achieving better control over...
Inventory control: Successful systems installation
Inventory control: Successful systems installation
1989,
The effective management of stock is an essential element of business control for any...
Inventory control: The MURCO way
Inventory control: The MURCO way
1989,
The MURCO stock forecasting and inventory management system has been developed by...
Solving a large scale districting problem: A case report
Solving a large scale districting problem: A case report
1988,
The paper deals with the problem of defining the territories for 168 sales agents of a...
Market analysis-An opportunity for OR?
Market analysis-An opportunity for OR?
1989,
As marketing has evolved from ‘mass marketing’ into ‘niche...
Multi-performance measures for better operational control
Multi-performance measures for better operational control
1989,
Operational and financial measures deserve comparable attention. They both reveal...
Planning for idle time: A rationale for underutilization of capacity
Planning for idle time: A rationale for underutilization of capacity
1988,
This paper presents an argument that since the proportion of product cost which...
Productivity improvement: An important issue for private and public sector organisations
Productivity improvement: An important issue for private and public sector organisations
1988,
This article discusses current productivity improvement issues facing organisations in...
An evaluation of a full-/part-time tour scheduling methodology
An evaluation of a full-/part-time tour scheduling methodology
1988,
With the increasing emphasis on improving service sector staff scheduling, many...
Implementing integrated production and distribution planning systems
Implementing integrated production and distribution planning systems
1988,
The development and implementation of an integrated production and distribution...
A throughput maximizing facility planning and layout model
A throughput maximizing facility planning and layout model
1989,
This paper presents a throughput-maximizing algorithm for facility planning and layout...
DOPP-Dynamically optimized production planning
DOPP-Dynamically optimized production planning
1988,
Production planning in flexible manufacturing requires the updating of work schedules...
On optimal and approximate policies for a multistage production/inventory problem
On optimal and approximate policies for a multistage production/inventory problem
1988,
A stochastic multistage production/inventory problem can be solved by an approximate...
Technical note on a parallel-facilities production planning model with capacity constraints
Technical note on a parallel-facilities production planning model with capacity constraints
1988,
A single-product production planning model is considered for a production system of M...
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