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A Comparative Analysis for the Justification of Future Manufacturing Systems
Biman K. Ghosh, Roger N. WabalickisTraditional procedures alone are not appropriate for justifyingadvanced manufacturing systems. It is necessary to consider the benefitsof new technology in manufacturing systems…
Implementing Manufacturing Strategy: The Human Resource Management Contribution
N.J. Kinnie, R.V.W. StaughtonThe contribution that human resource management practices mightmake to the successful implementation of manufacturing strategy isexamined. It is argued, on the basis of empirical…
A Comparative Study of Push and Pull Production Planning Strategies in a Hard Disk Parts Manufacturing Company
Prem Vrat, Pisal YenradeeA comparative evaluation of push, pull and a combination ofpush‐pull production strategies for a multi‐product two‐stage productionsystem is presented. A mathematical model is…
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies: An Integrated Model of Diffusion
Angel Martínez SánchezAn integrating model which, based on a review of the most recenttheoretical and empirical studies, offers an overall view of the factorsaffecting the adoption of Advanced…
Supplier Credit in the Economic Order Quantity Model
James M. WilsonThe standard economic order quantity model assumes that stocks arepaid for when delivered. Supplier credit is widely available and canhave considerable impact on holding costs and…
An Analytical Determination of Lead Time with Normal Demand
Ching‐Jong Liao, Chih‐Hsiung ShyuAlmost all inventory models assume that lead time is prescribed andthus is not subject to control. In many practical situations, however,lead time is controllable; that is, lead…
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- Dr Tobias Schoenherr
- Prof. Constantin Blome
- Robert D. Klassen