We explore the problem of batch flow production scheduling on a single machine with deterministic demand and arrivals over a finite horizon. The objective of the production system is to minimize total flow-time over the horizon to reduce in-process inventory levels and to enable a company to...

This paper discusses a sustainability exercise for use in a management science course. Specifically, we discuss an exercise using goal programming and Excel Solver for making supplier selection decisions incorporating a triple bottom line approach (economic, environmental and social performance...