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A Group Decision Support Systems (GDSS) Framework for Adjusting System Availability Levels

Madu, Christian N.; Kuei, Chu‐hua - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 11 (1994) 9, pp. 90-100

Presents a new approach to adjust system availability levels which is based on the integration of total quality management principles with mathematical models for system availability. It is shown here that system availability levels can be improved and operating costs reduced if teams are used...

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Analysis of repair strategies for automatic assembly systems

Leung, W.K.; Lai, K.K. - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 13 (1996) 6, pp. 45-58

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An economic comparison of inspection and control charting using simulation

Tannock, James D.T. - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 14 (1997) 7, pp. 687-699

. Describes a simulation approach to the investigation of control chart economics. Simulation can provide guidance on chart design …

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Local rules: their application in a kanban system

Haslett, Tim; Osborne, Charles - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 20 (2000) 9, pp. 1078-1092

individuals to increase their chances of survival on a fitness landscape. This paper reports on results from a simulation model of …

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Virtual factory: an integrated approach to manufacturing systems modeling

Jain, Sanjay; Fong Choong, Ngai; Maung Aye, Khin; Luo, Ming - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 21 (2001) 5/6, pp. 594-608

imperatives. A virtual factory is defined as an integrated simulation model of major subsystems in a factory that considers the …

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An application of simulation to analyse resource sharing among health‐care organisations

Pasin, Federico; Jobin, Marie‐Hélène; Cordeau, … - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 22 (2002) 4, pp. 381-393

entities involved. This paper describes a simulation‐based methodology used to study the impacts of equipment pooling on a …

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Demand and capacity management decisions in services

Klassen, Kenneth J.; Rohleder, Thomas R. - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 22 (2002) 5, pp. 527-548

. A simulation based on theoretical and empirical insights explores the impact of various decisions on profitability and …

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Trade‐offs between multiskilling and inventory in assembly line operations under demand variability

Garg, Suresh; Vrat, Prem; Kanda, Arun - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 22 (2002) 5, pp. 565-583

trade‐offs between these two groups of policies by developing a simulation‐based model. Four policies are evaluated and …

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Service process design flexibility and customer waiting time

Sheu, Chwen; McHaney, Roger; Babbar, Sunil - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 23 (2003) 8, pp. 901-917

Customer waiting is regarded as one of the most critical aspects of service quality. Research has suggested various approaches to reduce the negative impact of waiting. This article investigates the waiting time performance of alternative service process designs that consist of two operations,...

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Using system dynamics in a discrete‐event simulation study of a manufacturing plant

Greasley, Andrew - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 25 (2005) 6, pp. 534-548

Purpose – To provide an example of the use of system dynamics within the context of a discrete‐event simulation study …. Design/methodology/approach – A discrete‐event simulation study of a production‐planning facility in a gas cylinder …‐scheduling process. Findings – As the project progressed it became clear that, although the discrete‐event simulation would meet the …

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