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Improving Productivity with Group Technology
L.C. LeeThe paper looks first at the various types of classification and coding methods used in group technology. A discussion is provided on the pros and cons of classification and its…
A Visual Based Group Decision‐Making Process for Layout Finalisation of Large Offices
Reuven R. Levary, Sylvia KalchikA visual based group decision‐making process used for office layout finalisation is described. While quantitative and computer based models can be used for planning alternative…
Japanese Manufacturing Management Practices in the UK
C.A. VossJapan is perceived in most advanced countries as the world leader in the introduction and exploitation of new management practices, particularly in the area of manufacturing. In…
A Comparison of Dynamic Lot Sizing Rules for Use in a Single Stage MRP System with Demand Uncertainty
Thomas E. Callarman, Robert S. HamrinMuch has been published in the production and operations management literature regarding the performance of lot sizing rules in Material Requirements Planning (MRP). Most of this…
Capital Budgeting Using a Linear Programming Model
N.N. Wijeratne, F.C. HarrisA linear programming model designed to determine the most economical arrangement of finance suitable for a contractor is described. The model requires data in the form of project…
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- Dr Tobias Schoenherr
- Prof. Constantin Blome
- Robert D. Klassen