Journal: International Journal of Production Economics

Found 2380 papers in total
State space investigation of the bullwhip problem with ARMA(1,1) demand processes
State space investigation of the bullwhip problem with ARMA(1,1) demand processes
2006,
Using state space techniques we study a ‘myopic’ order-up-to policy. The...
Layers and mechanisms: A new taxonomy for the bullwhip effect
Layers and mechanisms: A new taxonomy for the bullwhip effect
2006,
The bullwhip effect has a long research history: from the pioneering works of the...
Bullwhip and batching: An exploration
Bullwhip and batching: An exploration
2006,
The rounding of orders to achieve a batch size is recognised as a source of the...
On using higher-order moments for stochastic inventory systems
On using higher-order moments for stochastic inventory systems
2006,
The lead time demand in a stochastic inventory system is often simplified as a normal...
Inventory control of perishables in supermarkets
Inventory control of perishables in supermarkets
2006,
In the last decade large supermarket chains have started developing and implementing...
Inventory order crossovers
Inventory order crossovers
2006,
The control policies that are used in inventory management systems assume that orders...
The customer waiting time in an (R, s, Q) inventory system
The customer waiting time in an (R, s, Q) inventory system
2006,
In practice of inventory management customer-oriented service measures play an...
A Wagner/Whitin natural resource stock control model
A Wagner/Whitin natural resource stock control model
2006,
Regenerable natural resources play an increasingly important role in many industries....
Designing a consumer products retail chain inventory replenishment policy with the consideration of transportation costs
Designing a consumer products retail chain inventory replenishment policy with the consideration of transportation costs
2006,
During the designing phase of a retail chain, a very important decision appears to...
Production–inventory scheduling using ant system metaheuristic
Production–inventory scheduling using ant system metaheuristic
2006,
The present paper presents the algorithmic solution, based on an Ant System...
The effect of updating lead times on the performance of hierarchical planning systems
The effect of updating lead times on the performance of hierarchical planning systems
2006,
In this study, our concern is to show the effect of updating lead times on the...
The effect of strategy on supply chain configuration and management practices on the basis of two supply chains in the Hungarian automotive industry
The effect of strategy on supply chain configuration and management practices on the basis of two supply chains in the Hungarian automotive industry
2006,
Supply chain management (SCM) usually goes beyond company boundaries. Cooperating...
Production process changes: A dynamic programming approach to manage effective capacity and experience
Production process changes: A dynamic programming approach to manage effective capacity and experience
2006,
The introduction of process changes is often used by management to invest in...
Fundamental behaviour of virtual-build-to-order systems
Fundamental behaviour of virtual-build-to-order systems
2006,
Virtual-build-to-order (VBTO) is an emerging order fulfilment system within the...
A production/recycling model with quality consideration
A production/recycling model with quality consideration
2006,
An integrated production–recycling system is investigated. A constant demand can...
A genetic algorithm tool for optimising cellular or functional layouts in the capital goods industry
A genetic algorithm tool for optimising cellular or functional layouts in the capital goods industry
2006,
The literature on the design of manufacturing facilities has two major themes: the...
A quantitative approach to assessing the profitability of car and truck tire remanufacturing
A quantitative approach to assessing the profitability of car and truck tire remanufacturing
2006,
Over 600,000 tons of used tires are annually disposed of in Germany. Given the legal...
Aggregate load-oriented workload control: A review and a re-classification of a key approach
Aggregate load-oriented workload control: A review and a re-classification of a key approach
2006,
The paper documents the development of an Aggregate load-oriented workload control...
The impact of delivery lot splitting on delivery reliability in a two-stage supply chain
The impact of delivery lot splitting on delivery reliability in a two-stage supply chain
2006,
Current supply chain policies are increasingly influenced by the lean philosophy,...
A method to enhance volume flexibility in JIT production control
A method to enhance volume flexibility in JIT production control
2006,
The issue of strategic flexibility in manufacturing is reviewed to establish the links...
Simultaneous lot sizing and scheduling for multi-product multi-level production
Simultaneous lot sizing and scheduling for multi-product multi-level production
2006,
The paper deals with the multi-level lot sizing and scheduling problem for job shop...
Comparison of dynamic scheduling policies for hybrid make-to-order and make-to-stock production systems with stochastic demand
Comparison of dynamic scheduling policies for hybrid make-to-order and make-to-stock production systems with stochastic demand
2006,
We examine the previously under-researched problem of scheduling a single stage,...
Warehouse sequencing in the steel supply chain as a generalized job shop model
Warehouse sequencing in the steel supply chain as a generalized job shop model
2006,
Warehouse management plays an important role in efficient steel supply chains. In...
A fuzzy model for load-oriented manufacturing control
A fuzzy model for load-oriented manufacturing control
2006,
This paper presents an original approach to load-oriented manufacturing control for...
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