Journal: Journal of the Operational Research Society

Found 4035 papers in total
The role of queueing network models in performance evaluation of manufacturing systems
The role of queueing network models in performance evaluation of manufacturing systems
1993,
Models of manufacturing systems are used for performance evaluation during the design...
Demystifying DEA-A visual interactive approach based on Multiple Criteria Analysis
Demystifying DEA-A visual interactive approach based on Multiple Criteria Analysis
1993,
Both Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Multiple Criteria Analysis (MCA) can be used...
Using 3D animation techniques to help with the experimental design and analysis phase of a Visual Interactive Simulation project
Using 3D animation techniques to help with the experimental design and analysis phase of a Visual Interactive Simulation project
1993,
This paper describes an interactive 3D animation approach that may help with the...
Exponentially Weighted Moving Average (EWMA) with irregular updating periods
Exponentially Weighted Moving Average (EWMA) with irregular updating periods
1993,
This paper shows how to modify the smoothing constant for use in an Exponentially...
Introducing undergraduates to the spirit of Operational Research OR whilst imparting substantive skills
Introducing undergraduates to the spirit of Operational Research OR whilst imparting substantive skills
1993,
This paper presents an outline of two introductory undergraduate courses in...
After OR: An agenda for postmodernism and poststructuralism in OR
After OR: An agenda for postmodernism and poststructuralism in OR
1993,
Postmodernism and poststructuralism have only been mentioned in passing within this...
The development of a mathematical model of the operations of a national glass manufacturer
The development of a mathematical model of the operations of a national glass manufacturer
1993,
In this paper, a mathematical model of the entire operations of a national glass...
Evaluating strategy-Its role within the context of strategic control
Evaluating strategy-Its role within the context of strategic control
1993,
The paper uses a case study to illustrate a number of points in relation to strategy...
Representing and learning distributions with the aid of a neural network
Representing and learning distributions with the aid of a neural network
1993,
This paper describes a method by which a neural network learns to fit a distribution...
Bond index funds-A duration approach
Bond index funds-A duration approach
1993,
Index funds can be used by investment managers as a method of ensuring that their...
A heuristic procedure for leasing channels in telecommunications networks
A heuristic procedure for leasing channels in telecommunications networks
1993,
Rapid advances in computing and communications technology have made distributed...
Spreadsheet modelling abuse: An opportunity for OR?
Spreadsheet modelling abuse: An opportunity for OR?
1993,
Spreadsheet models are increasingly being used in decision making with organizations....
A dynamic distribution model with warehouse and customer replenishment requirements
A dynamic distribution model with warehouse and customer replenishment requirements
1993,
This paper addresses a multiperiod integrated model that plans deliveries to customers...
Approximate solution of a single-base multi-indentured repairable-item inventory system
Approximate solution of a single-base multi-indentured repairable-item inventory system
1993,
This paper models a single-base multi-indentured repairable item inventory system. The...
Delay of payments for extraordinary purchases
Delay of payments for extraordinary purchases
1993,
This paper considers the problem of a vendor attempting to dispose of unanticipated...
The single-period inventory problem with triangular demand distribution
The single-period inventory problem with triangular demand distribution
1993,
A simple method is presented for determining ‘closed-form’ solutions for...
The distribution free newsboy problem: Review and extensions
The distribution free newsboy problem: Review and extensions
1993,
The authors present here a new, very compact, proof of the optimality of Scarf’s...
Consolidating product sizes to minimize inventory levels for a multi-stage production and distribution system
Consolidating product sizes to minimize inventory levels for a multi-stage production and distribution system
1993,
The optimal design of a supply chain was approached in two phases by using: (1) a...
Minimizing the number of machine idle intervals with minimum makespan in a flow-shop
Minimizing the number of machine idle intervals with minimum makespan in a flow-shop
1993,
This paper considers a selected sequence in a permutation flow-shop. The objective is...
Expected distances between two uniformly distributed random points in rectangles and rectangular parallelepipeds
Expected distances between two uniformly distributed random points in rectangles and rectangular parallelepipeds
1993,
In this paper, the expected distance between two uniformly distributed random points...
A modification of the Silver-Meal heuristic to handle MRP purchase discount situations
A modification of the Silver-Meal heuristic to handle MRP purchase discount situations
1993,
The paper introduces an alternative approach for determining lot sizes for purchased...
Setting planned leadtimes in capacity requirements planning
Setting planned leadtimes in capacity requirements planning
1993,
This paper deals with the problem of determining planned leadtimes in a periodic...
Social theory and operational research practice
Social theory and operational research practice
1993,
The emphasis in the social sciences has been on developing theory. The emphasis in...
Scheduling of products with common and product-dependent components manufactured at a single facility
Scheduling of products with common and product-dependent components manufactured at a single facility
1993,
This paper analyses a scheduling problem concerned with the production of components...
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