Reports that cellular manufacturing is a production techniques where parts processed on similar machines are grouped into manufacturing cells. These clusterings have been found to reduce production costs, improve quality and generate other benefits for businesses. Mathematically, the formulation...

Purpose: Microfinance institutions (MFIs) play an important role in economic development, with the dual objectives of social outreach and financial self-sufficiency. The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of organizational structure and variations in legal systems on the MFI dual...