International Journal of Production Research, Volume 54, Issue 21 (2016)

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Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing and Service Systems

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Continuous improvement in manufacturing and service systems
Jingshan Li, Chrissoleon T. Papadopoulos & Liang Zhang
Pages: 6281-6284
Published online: 03 Sep 2016
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Performance analysis for serial production lines with Bernoulli Machines and Real-time WIP-based Machine switch-on/off control
Zhiyang Jia, Liang Zhang, Jorge Arinez & Guoxian Xiao
Pages: 6285-6301
Published online: 17 Jun 2016
AbstractforPerformance analysis for serial production lines with Bernoulli Machines and Real-time WIP-based Machine switch-on/off control | Full Text | References | PDF (566.5 KB)
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Production control policy for tandem workstations with constant service times and queue time constraints
Kan Wu, Ning Zhao, Liang Gao & C.K.M. Lee
Pages: 6302-6316
Published online: 05 Jan 2016
AbstractforProduction control policy for tandem workstations with constant service times and queue time constraints | Full Text | References | PDF (550.1 KB)
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A statistical framework of data-driven bottleneck identification in manufacturing systems
Chunlong Yu & Andrea Matta
Pages: 6317-6332
Published online: 04 Jan 2016
AbstractforA statistical framework of data-driven bottleneck identification in manufacturing systems | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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A Hierarchical structure of key performance indicators for operation management and continuous improvement in production systems
Ningxuan Kang, Cong Zhao, Jingshan Li & John A. Horst
Pages: 6333-6350
Published online: 01 Feb 2016
AbstractforA Hierarchical structure of key performance indicators for operation management and continuous improvement in production systems | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Automated sampling decision scheme for the AVM system
Fan-Tien Cheng, Yao-Sheng Hsieh, Chun-Fang Chen & Jhao-Rong Lyu
Pages: 6351-6366
Published online: 07 Aug 2015
AbstractforAutomated sampling decision scheme for the AVM system | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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Automatic virtual metrology for wheel machining automation
Haw-Ching Yang, Hao Tieng & Fan-Tien Cheng
Pages: 6367-6377
Published online: 15 Nov 2015
AbstractforAutomatic virtual metrology for wheel machining automation | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Joint optimisation of production rate and preventive maintenance in machining systems
Guo Qing Cheng, Bing Hai Zhou & Ling Li
Pages: 6378-6394
Published online: 12 Apr 2016
AbstractforJoint optimisation of production rate and preventive maintenance in machining systems | Full Text | References | PDF (498.4 KB)
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Dependability and performance stochastic modelling of a two-unit repairable production system with preventive maintenance
Athanassios Manatos, Vasilis P. Koutras & Agapios N. Platis
Pages: 6395-6415
Published online: 27 Jun 2016
AbstractforDependability and performance stochastic modelling of a two-unit repairable production system with preventive maintenance | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Incorporating engineering process improvement activities into production planning formulations using a large-scale wafer fab model
Timm Ziarnetzky & Lars Mönch
Pages: 6416-6435
Published online: 04 Mar 2016
AbstractforIncorporating engineering process improvement activities into production planning formulations using a large-scale wafer fab model | Full Text | References | PDF (472.7 KB)
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A design model and a production–distribution and inventory planning model in multi-product supply chain networks
Kostis Taxakis & Chrissoleon Papadopoulos
Pages: 6436-6457
Published online: 21 Mar 2016
AbstractforA design model and a production–distribution and inventory planning model in multi-product supply chain networks | Full Text | References | PDF (771.8 KB)
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A simulation based continuous improvement approach for manufacturing based field repair service contracting
Aly Owida, P.J. Byrne, Cathal Heavey, Paul Blake & Khaled S. El-Kilany
Pages: 6458-6477
Published online: 08 Jun 2016
AbstractforA simulation based continuous improvement approach for manufacturing based field repair service contracting | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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A simulation optimisation on the hierarchical health care delivery system patient flow based on multi-fidelity models
Yunzhe Qiu, Jie Song & Zekun Liu
Pages: 6478-6493
Published online: 03 Jul 2016
AbstractforA simulation optimisation on the hierarchical health care delivery system patient flow based on multi-fidelity models | Full Text | References | PDF (661.1 KB)
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Using simulation and optimisation to characterise durations of emergency department service times with incomplete data
Hainan Guo, David Goldsman, Kwok-Leung Tsui, Yu Zhou & Shui-Yee Wong
Pages: 6494-6511
Published online: 14 Jul 2016
AbstractforUsing simulation and optimisation to characterise durations of emergency department service times with incomplete data | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Optimal selection of application loading on cloud services
Sanjay Sharma & Bharat Sharma
Pages: 6512-6531
Published online: 01 May 2016
AbstractforOptimal selection of application loading on cloud services | Full Text | References | PDF (848.4 KB)
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Dynamic performance-based automatic generation control unit allocation with frequency sensitivity identification
Jingyi Zhang, Chao Lu & Jie Song
Pages: 6532-6547
Published online: 05 Jul 2016
AbstractforDynamic performance-based automatic generation control unit allocation with frequency sensitivity identification | Full Text | References | PDF (707.6 KB)
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A new mixed approach for modelling and assessing environmental influences to value co-creation in the construction industry
Jingxiao Zhang, Klaus Schmidt, Haiyan Xie & Hui Li
Pages: 6548-6562
Published online: 15 Feb 2016
AbstractforA new mixed approach for modelling and assessing environmental influences to value co-creation in the construction industry | Full Text | References | PDF (389.8 KB)
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Real-time process monitoring using kernel distances
Qingming Wei, Wenpo Huang, Wei Jiang & Wenhui Zhao
Pages: 6563-6578
Published online: 11 Apr 2016
AbstractforReal-time process monitoring using kernel distances | Full Text | References | PDF (743.1 KB)
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Statistical monitoring of over-dispersed multivariate count data using approximate likelihood ratio tests
Devashish Das, Shiyu Zhou, Yong Chen & John Horst
Pages: 6579-6593
Published online: 30 Dec 2015
AbstractforStatistical monitoring of over-dispersed multivariate count data using approximate likelihood ratio tests | Full Text | References | PDF (395.4 KB)
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Modelling infant failure rate of electromechanical products with multilayered quality variations from manufacturing process
Yihai He, Linbo Wang, Zhenzhen He & Xun Xiao
Pages: 6594-6612
Published online: 29 Feb 2016
AbstractforModelling infant failure rate of electromechanical products with multilayered quality variations from manufacturing process | Full Text | References | PDF (1,008.5 KB)
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Hierarchical models for the spatial–temporal carbon nanotube height variations
Jialing Tao, Kaibo Wang, Bo Li, Liang Liu & Qi Cai
Pages: 6613-6632
Published online: 05 May 2016
AbstractforHierarchical models for the spatial–temporal carbon nanotube height variations | Full Text | References | PDF (647.6 KB)
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Testing and analysing capability performance for products with multiple characteristics
Kun-Tzu Yu & Kuen-Suan Chen
Pages: 6633-6643
Published online: 29 Jun 2016
AbstractforTesting and analysing capability performance for products with multiple characteristics | Full Text | References | PDF (232 KB)
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Robust optimisation of Nd: YLF laser beam micro-drilling process using Bayesian probabilistic approach
Linhan Ouyang, Yizhong Ma, Jianxiong Chen, Zhigang Zeng & Yiliu Tu
Pages: 6644-6659
Published online: 07 Mar 2016
AbstractforRobust optimisation of Nd: YLF laser beam micro-drilling process using Bayesian probabilistic approach | Full Text | References | PDF (454.9 KB)
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Published online: 29 Sep 2016
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