The paper describes a method of representing and analysing the multi-stage, dynamic nature of many types of research and development projects. The method makes use of a number of well-known techniques, decision trees, mathematical programming and simulation in combination. Each project which...

The benefits and impact of new manufacturing technology have been documented extensively in the literature. Management of the maintenance function is receiving more attention in the trade journals, but limited studies have been published in the academic literature. This study (following the...