Takes the development of a new optimization process for production scheduling and develops it into a systematic‐mathematical algorithm. Tests this algorithm against a simulated…
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Takes the development of a new optimization process for production scheduling and develops it into a systematic‐mathematical algorithm. Tests this algorithm against a simulated production environment and compares the generated schedules against those generated by EOQ, MRP, JIT, and OPT. The result is that bottleneck allocation methodology (BAM), with its critical resource based capacity scheduling out‐performs these other models in an intermittent demand discrete manufacturing environment.
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Discusses TQM (total quality management) and considers whether it is just a new fad and another buzzword. TQM is described as a focused, customizable process that allows the user…
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Discusses TQM (total quality management) and considers whether it is just a new fad and another buzzword. TQM is described as a focused, customizable process that allows the user to take one step at a time towards improvement. It should not be considered a fad, but an improvement process; and it is not “a” tool, but rather the process of using several tools to achieve its ends. Sets forth a simple definition of TQM and explores what TQM means to a potential user. Distinguishes TQM from other current trends (e.g. just‐in‐time and activity‐based costing systems) with which it is sometimes conjoined.
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Manufacturing and the manufacturing process have changed dramatically over the last ten years. The measurement and data collection systems stemming from the accounting, finance…
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Manufacturing and the manufacturing process have changed dramatically over the last ten years. The measurement and data collection systems stemming from the accounting, finance, and data processing organizations have not only resisted this change, but also, in some cases, have prevented improvements. This resistance stems primarily from outsiders’ (MIS or accounting staffs, etc.) lack of understanding of the changes. Another reason for this resistance is that manufacturers are frustrated with the inconsistency (seeming lack of direction) of many of these changes. However, all manufacturers are being forced to react to some general areas of change, in spite of the on‐again, off‐again fads. These directions of change will be the focus of this paper. Additionally, this paper will analyze the accounting interface changes that need to be considered as a result of these trends.
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Gerhard Plenert and Richard Kaiser
Holds the belief that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems requires the growth of the analysis processes, from electronic data processing (EDP) to management…
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Holds the belief that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems requires the growth of the analysis processes, from electronic data processing (EDP) to management information systems (MIS) and through expert systems (ES). Discusses the background to AI developments, and the current trends in the different development patterns. Examines the steps necessary to build an effective AI system.
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Decision support systems (DSS) is the mathematical‐model building tool of business environments. Artificial intelligence (AI) is the tool that will hopefully help computers make…
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Decision support systems (DSS) is the mathematical‐model building tool of business environments. Artificial intelligence (AI) is the tool that will hopefully help computers make better business decisions by allowing the computer to learn from its experiences. The combination of DSS and AI takes us out of the theoretical by integrating the analytical tools into the management decision process, thereby making the decisions practical and useful. Discusses the integration of DSS and AI into the business decision‐making process.
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Peigong Zheng and Gerhard Plenert
Facilities management (FM) systems and the expanded automated mapping (AM) systems help with the location and maintenance of specific infrastructure systems. Discusses some of the…
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Facilities management (FM) systems and the expanded automated mapping (AM) systems help with the location and maintenance of specific infrastructure systems. Discusses some of the problems encountered in setting up the interface program between FM systems and AM systems, and describes some of the results.
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Discusses the potential development for industrial activity in China, and considers that the rate of improvement depends greatly on the “opening” of the government’s policy. This…
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Discusses the potential development for industrial activity in China, and considers that the rate of improvement depends greatly on the “opening” of the government’s policy. This, together with the introduction of advanced technology and facilities, should provide the manufacturing industry with very strong prospects for the future.
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One aspect of American inadequacy in developing new international markets is the weakness in American personal communication with other cultures. If we cannot communicate…
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One aspect of American inadequacy in developing new international markets is the weakness in American personal communication with other cultures. If we cannot communicate effectively with persons from other cultures, we will forever be at a disadvantage in trading with them.