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RFID Technology: Implications for Healthcare Organizations

Carr, Amelia S.; Zhang, Man; Klopping, Inge; Min, Hokey - In: American Journal of Business 25 (2010) 2, pp. 25-40

identification (RFID) technology for improving efficiency. This paper also intends to identify various factors that influence the … adoption of RFID in the healthcare organization. This paper develops and tests seven different hypotheses. These hypotheses are … intention to adopt RFID technology in the healthcare organization. This research is grounded in the theory of reasoned action …

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Differences between forward and reverse logistics in a retail environment

Tibben‐Lembke, Ronald S.; Rogers, Dale S. - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 7 (2002) 5, pp. 271-282

This paper compares and contrasts forward and reverse logistics in a retail environment, with the focus on the reverse flow of product. Many differences between forward and reverse flows of logistics systems are presented. The impact of these factors depends to some extent on the supply chain...

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Managing reverse exchanges in service supply chains

Kumar, Vikas; Amorim, Marlene; Bhattacharya, Arijit; … - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 21 (2016) 2, pp. 157-165

Purpose – This study aims to address the management of reverse flows in the context of service supply chains. The study builds on the characteristics of services production reported in literature to: identify diverse types of reverse flows in services supply chains, discuss key issues...

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UK robotic installations statistics for 2004

Young, K.; Tuersley, I.; Vaidya, A. - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 32 (2005) 6, pp. 444-448

/methodology/approach – Data has been collected by the annual survey of UK robot sales and installations conducted by the British Automation and …

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Automated processes for composite aircraft structure

Grant, Carroll - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 33 (2006) 2, pp. 117-121

composites automation and more affordable machines in the aerospace composites industry. The limited variety of automation and … the cost of equipment tend to limit the spread of automation throughout the aerospace composites industry. ATL and FP are …

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University education in robotics and advanced automation: a UK perspective

Taylor, P.M. - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 23 (1996) 2, pp. 16-20

Examines the development of courses in robotics and advanced automation at UK universities and describes the …

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Robot workcell design for hydraulic cement mortars mixing process

Hsieh, Sheng‐Jen; Rhoades, Gary; Chan, Sang‐Shiun - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 25 (1998) 3, pp. 205-212

One of the primary problems in the production of cement testing cubes is inconsistency in quality due to skill differences between operators and low repeatability in human performance of identical operations. To eliminate this problem and to enhance productivity, a state‐of‐the‐art robot...

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Factory of the Future:TUKATEG Profile in Interview with Leslie Miller, Chairman

Crew, Bob - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 84 (1984) 1/2, pp. 16-18

At a time when British management is accused of dragging its feet on investment in computer‐aided design techniques for industrial production, the government's budgets to promote computer‐aided design within the electronics industry is very welcome. Against this background, business...

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Control at the Crossroads

Shaw, Ray - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 84 (1984) 3/4, pp. 10-12

The profusion of available and advancing electronic control technology poses problems of timing and choice for both the user and designer. The author discusses these dilemmas.

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FMS — The Way Ahead for Batch Production

Hender, John - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 84 (1984) 5/6, pp. 21-23

As a discussion of Flexible Manufacturing Systems and their implications for British industry, the advantages of FMS are described and particular systems are examined.

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