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Operations research within UK healthcare: a review

Fakhimi, Masoud; Probert, Jane - In: Journal of Enterprise Information Management 26 (2013) 1/2, pp. 21-49

distribution of the OR techniques employed is not uniform; the majority of studies focus on simulation, either as the only … simulation in healthcare modelling, but none has methodologically reviewed the use of the full range of OR techniques. This …

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Towards achieving a fully intelligent robotic arc welding: a review

Ogbemhe, John; Mpofu, Khumbulani - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 42 (2015) 5, pp. 475-484

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review the progress made in arc welding automation using trajectory planning, seam tracking and control methodologies. Design/methodology/approach – This paper discusses key issues in trajectory planning towards achieving full automation of arc...

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Do JIT lines perform better than traditionally balanced lines?

Chakravorty, Satya S.; Brian Atwater, J. - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 15 (1995) 2, pp. 77-88

. Traditionally, the lines designed and operated using line balancing approach are considered optimal. Uses simulation methodology to …

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The sensitivity of rule combinations for scheduling in a hybrid job shop

Huq, Faizul; Huq, Ziaul - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 15 (1995) 3, pp. 59-75

. A simulation model is developed using a hypothetical hybrid job shop to study the performance of rule combinations with …

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SD‐DES model: a new approach for implementing an e‐supply chain

Verissimo Pereira, Jorge - In: Journal of Modelling in Management 4 (2009) 2, pp. 134-148

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a methodology (system dynamics‐discrete event simulation, SD‐DES) to … promises to have this capacity. Therefore, the simulation software should incorporate both continuous process and discrete …

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The nature of randomness

Powers, Michael R. - In: The Journal of Risk Finance 9 (2008) 2, pp. 101-105

Purpose – The purpose of the paper, in this two‐part series, is to consider certain intriguing aspects of randomness, the basic mathematical concept used to model financial risk and other unknown quantities in the physical world. Design/methodology/approach – In Part 2 of the paper, the...

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Business process modelling, simulation and reengineering: call centres

Doomun, Razvi; Vunka Jungum, Nevin - In: Business Process Management Journal 14 (2008) 6, pp. 838-848

, simulation and reengineering (BPMSR) approach is presented. Modelling starts with precisely defining model objectives and … boundaries, and carrying extensive data analysis. Simulation modelling allows testing and analysis of different scenarios to … incompatibility and simulation defects. It adds intelligence to BPMSR and accommodates for any technical or process changes that may …

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Organizational and business impacts of RFID technology

Barjis, Joseph; Fosso Wamba, Samuel - In: Business Process Management Journal 16 (2010) 6, pp. 897-903

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to briefly discuss some aspects of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, potential applications, and challenges including scientific methods that will help to study the impacts of RFID implementation on businesses. Design/methodology/approach...

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Disloyalty: a closer look at non‐loyals

Rowley, Jennifer; Dawes, Jillian - In: Journal of Consumer Marketing 17 (2000) 6, pp. 538-547

Seeks to revisit the theoretical basis for the concept of loyalty through a consideration of the state of “no loyalty”, which we term “disloyalty”. This category is present in the model proposed by Dick and Basu, but is seen to be of less interest than other categories. Here we argue...

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The myth of the ethical consumer – do ethics matter in purchase behaviour?

Carrigan, Marylyn; Attalla, Ahmad - In: Journal of Consumer Marketing 18 (2001) 7, pp. 560-578

Marketing ethics and social responsibility are inherently controversial, and years of research continue to present conflicts and challenges for marketers on the value of a socially responsible approach to marketing activities. This article examines whether or not consumers care about ethical...

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