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Dynamic limits of error for inventory differences at the Savannah River Site

Meitin, J.L. - 2008

Limits of error for inventory differences (LEIDs) using variance propagation techniques have been discussed in previous INMM meetings. However, using the variance propagation methodology with a large number of actual inventory measurements on a monthly basis requires the use of an automated LEID...

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Triple Diagonal modeling: A mechanism to focus productivity improvement for business success

Levine, L.O.; Villareal, L.D. - 2008

to identify significant improvement opportunities in executing, controlling, and planning operations. TD modeling is … as a communication mechanism to share understanding about improvement opportunities that may cross existing functional …/organizational boundaries. Finally, TD acts as a vehicle to build a consensus on a prioritized list of improvement efforts that ``hangs …

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Information Sharing in the Process Control Systems Forum Assessing Liability Issues

Ray Fink - 2008

The Process Control Systems Forum (http://www.pcsforum.org) is an open, collaborative, voluntary forum established by the Department of Homeland Security. The purpose of the Forum is to accelerate the development of technology that will enhance the security, safety, and reliability of process...

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Dynamic limits of error for inventory differences at the Savannah River Site

Meitin, J.L. - 2008

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'Online' monitoring and retrospective analysis of hospital outcomes based on a scan statistic

Ismail, Noor A.; Pettitt, Anthony N.; Webster, Ronald A. - 2003

Statistical tests based on the scan statistic are introduced for detecting possible increases in the occurrence of hospital events. The tests use a moving window and the theoretical aspects of the tests are investigated using Markov chain theory. The main objective of this study is to provide a...

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Anomaly Detection in Time Series: Theoretical and Practical Improvements for Disease Outbreak Detection

Lotze, Thomas Harvey - 2009

can provide an optimal detector for rapid detection, or for probability of detection within a certain timeframe …

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Lean six sigma applied to supply chains within a services organisation – a practical solution

Fraser, Nuran; Fraser, John - 2009

Full-text of this article is not available in this e-prints service. This article was originally published in International Journal of Knowledge and Learning, published by and copyright Inderscience Publishers.

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Multiple levels of ambidexterity in managing the innovation-improvement dilemma: evidence from high technology organizations.

Chandrasekaran, Aravind - 2009

attention paid to improvement may not build a better tomorrow. Gaining a competitive advantage requires that organizations … balance both innovation and improvement. Ambidexterity is one mechanism that allows organizations to achieve the proper … Levels of Ambidexterity in Managing the Innovation and Improvement Dilemma: Evidence from Case Studies," adopts a grounded …

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Improving Business Performance through Effectively Managing Employees

Poquette, Ross E.L. - 2011

Businesses in today’s highly competitive environment need to be aware of the best methods for motivating, training, developing, and promoting a diverse environment in an organization. These methods will be examined in order to gain an understanding of what works well and how the ideal...

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Continuous improvement tools and support mechanisms in Australia manufacturing

Mellor, Robert; Hyland, Paul W.; Karayan, John - University of Western Sydney - 2001

The level of development of continuous improvement (CI) across all aspects of a firm?s operations provides a …

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