Keyword: inspection

Found 205 papers in total
A step-by-step procedure for introducing changes into a software development project
A step-by-step procedure for introducing changes into a software development project
2005,
The last result of a software project is a product that takes shape through all the...
A mathematical approach to increasing the long-term wealth of an agricultural enterprise
A mathematical approach to increasing the long-term wealth of an agricultural enterprise
2003,
This study focuses on developing an agricultural investment model based upon proven...
Regional industrial identity: Cluster configurations and economic development
Regional industrial identity: Cluster configurations and economic development
2005,
We explore the concept of regional industrial identity as an important missing...
Assessing the performance of a nucleus estate and smallholder scheme for oil palm production in West Sumatra: a stochastic frontier analysis
Assessing the performance of a nucleus estate and smallholder scheme for oil palm production in West Sumatra: a stochastic frontier analysis
2004,
In this paper, we study the performance of smallholders in a nucleus estate and...
Layer modelling for the inspection allocation problem in re-entrant production systems
Layer modelling for the inspection allocation problem in re-entrant production systems
2005,
In the past two decades, re-entrant production systems have received a great deal of...
Optimization of maintenance, production and inspection strategies while considering preventative maintenance error
Optimization of maintenance, production and inspection strategies while considering preventative maintenance error
2004,
This investigation explores the influence of preventive maintenance error on...
A note on defective units in an inventory model with sub-lot sampling inspection for variable lead-time demand with the mixture of free distributions
A note on defective units in an inventory model with sub-lot sampling inspection for variable lead-time demand with the mixture of free distributions
2004,
In a recent paper Wu and Ouyang assumed that an arriving order lot may contain some...
Six sigma and innovation
Six sigma and innovation
2003,
Innovation is a proven success factor for many firms, specifically 3M. However, some...
Optimal inspection policies for a scale
Optimal inspection policies for a scale
2003,
In the final stage of manufacturing some specific products such as chemical ones, they...
Design of sampling inspections and service capacities for multi-products
Design of sampling inspections and service capacities for multi-products
2003,
In this paper, we study the joint design of sampling inspections and service...
An economic inspection interval for control of defective items in a hot rolling mill
An economic inspection interval for control of defective items in a hot rolling mill
2003,
The article addresses a real-life problem on determining the optimum sampling interval...
Bayesian acceptance sampling plans following economic criteria: an application to paper pulp manufacturing
Bayesian acceptance sampling plans following economic criteria: an application to paper pulp manufacturing
2003,
The main purposes of this paper are to derive Bayesian acceptance sampling plans...
Expert system for prioritizing the inspection of sewers: Knowledge base formulation and evaluation
Expert system for prioritizing the inspection of sewers: Knowledge base formulation and evaluation
2002,
This paper describes the development of the knowledge base expert system denoted as...
The effect on accidents of technical inspections of heavy vehicles in Norway
The effect on accidents of technical inspections of heavy vehicles in Norway
2002,
The paper presents a study of the effects on accidents of technical inspections of...
A model to predict the residual life of rolling element bearings given monitored condition information to date
A model to predict the residual life of rolling element bearings given monitored condition information to date
2002,
In condition monitoring practice, one of the primary concerns of maintenance managers...
A periodic testing model for a preparedness system with a defective state
A periodic testing model for a preparedness system with a defective state
2002,
This paper considers the periodic testing of a preparedness system where in addition...
Determining the optimal production–maintenance policy with inspection errors: Using a Markov chain
Determining the optimal production–maintenance policy with inspection errors: Using a Markov chain
2003,
Lee and Park examine the effects of an imperfect production process on the optimal...
Mechanical failures as a contributing cause to motor vehicle accidents – South Africa
Mechanical failures as a contributing cause to motor vehicle accidents – South Africa
2001,
Over the past decades motor vehicles became the primary mode of transportation in...
Design of economically optimal acceptance sampling plans with inspection error
Design of economically optimal acceptance sampling plans with inspection error
2002,
Models to determine economically optimal quality control systems have appeared in the...
Optimal design of complete inspection in a just in time manufacturing system
Optimal design of complete inspection in a just in time manufacturing system
2001,
A new optimal design of complete inspection for a JIT manufacturing system is...
Learning from beer – lessons for intervention
Learning from beer – lessons for intervention
1999,
This paper attempts to dispel the myth of academics being cosseted in metaphorical...
Joint determination of production quantity, inspection schedule, and quality control for an imperfect process with deteriorating products
Joint determination of production quantity, inspection schedule, and quality control for an imperfect process with deteriorating products
2001,
In this paper, we study the simultaneous effects of both deteriorating product items...
Manufacturing to order with random yield and costly inspection
Manufacturing to order with random yield and costly inspection
2000,
This study considers a situation where a contractor receives an order that it commits...
Penalties, rewards, and inspection: Provisions for quality in supply chain contracts
Penalties, rewards, and inspection: Provisions for quality in supply chain contracts
2001,
Rewards for better quality, penalties for poorer quality, and the type of inspection...
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