International Journal of Production Research, Volume 44, Issue 18-19 (2006)

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Selected papers from the 18th ICPR – “The networked enterprise: a challenge for a sustainable development”

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Foreword
Page: 3573
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
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Original Articles

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Intelligent production-competition strategies for producing enterprises
H.-J. Bullinger & W. Schweizer
Pages: 3575-3584
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforIntelligent production-competition strategies for producing enterprises | Full Text | References | PDF (3.5 MB)
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Master Production Scheduling and a comparison of Material Requirements Planning and cover-time planning
A. Segerstedt
Pages: 3585-3606
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforMaster Production Scheduling and a comparison of Material Requirements Planning and cover-time planning | Full Text | References | PDF (178 KB)
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A new and practical heuristic for Master Production Scheduling creation
G. E. Vieira & F. Favaretto
Pages: 3607-3625
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforA new and practical heuristic for Master Production Scheduling creation | Full Text | References | PDF (144.4 KB)
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Integrated process planning and scheduling/rescheduling—an agent-based approach
T. N. Wong, C. W. Leung, K. L. Mak & R. Y. K. Fung
Pages: 3627-3655
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforIntegrated process planning and scheduling/rescheduling—an agent-based approach | Full Text | References | PDF (1,020 KB)
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Real-time scheduling for holonic manufacturing systems based on estimation of future status
K. Iwamura, N. Okubo, Y. Tanimizu & N. Sugimura
Pages: 3657-3675
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforReal-time scheduling for holonic manufacturing systems based on estimation of future status | Full Text | References | PDF (207 KB)
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Optimization of manufacturing processes by distributed simulation
G. Weigert, S. Horn & S. Werner
Pages: 3677-3692
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforOptimization of manufacturing processes by distributed simulation | Full Text | References | PDF (243.4 KB)
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Article
Distributed production planning and control agent-based system
R. M. Lima, R. M. Sousa & P. J. Martins
Pages: 3693-3709
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforDistributed production planning and control agent-based system | Full Text | References | PDF (270.1 KB)
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Realizing block planning concepts in make-and-pack production using MILP modelling and SAP APO©
H.-O. Günther, M. Grunow & U. Neuhaus
Pages: 3711-3726
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforRealizing block planning concepts in make-and-pack production using MILP modelling and SAP APO© | Full Text | References | PDF (154.6 KB)
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Evolutional reactive scheduling for agile manufacturing systems
Y. Tanimizu, T. Sakaguchi, K. Iwamura & N. Sugimura
Pages: 3727-3742
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
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Original Articles

Article
Negotiation in distributed production planning environments
Giovanna Lo Nigro, Manfredi Bruccoleri & Giovanni Perrone
Pages: 3743-3758
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
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Article
Analysis of standard ordering policies within the framework of MRP theory
Robert W. Grubbström & Thi Thu Thuy Huynh
Pages: 3759-3773
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforAnalysis of standard ordering policies within the framework of MRP theory | Full Text | References | PDF (164.2 KB)
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Article
Creating a model to facilitate the allocation of materials planning resources in engineering change situations
C. Wänström, F. Lind & O. Wintertidh
Pages: 3775-3796
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforCreating a model to facilitate the allocation of materials planning resources in engineering change situations | Full Text | References | PDF (175.8 KB)
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Business process-oriented design of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for small and medium enterprises
M. Quiescenti, M. Bruccoleri, U. La Commare, S. Noto La Diega & G. Perrone
Pages: 3797-3811
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforBusiness process-oriented design of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for small and medium enterprises | Full Text | References | PDF (653.1 KB)
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Article
A conceptual framework for enterprise management
M. Binder & B. T. Clegg
Pages: 3813-3829
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforA conceptual framework for enterprise management | Full Text | References | PDF (139.8 KB)
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Article
Managing and developing suppliers: can SCM be adopted by SMES?
Sharon J. Williams
Pages: 3831-3846
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforManaging and developing suppliers: can SCM be adopted by SMES? | Full Text | References | PDF (138.6 KB)
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Article
Cost performance and bullwhip effect in a hybrid manufacturing and remanufacturing system with different control policies
S. Zanoni, I. Ferretti & O. Tang
Pages: 3847-3862
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforCost performance and bullwhip effect in a hybrid manufacturing and remanufacturing system with different control policies | Full Text | References | PDF (180 KB)
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Article
Differentiating manufacturing focus
Mattias Hallgren & Jan Olhager
Pages: 3863-3878
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforDifferentiating manufacturing focus | Full Text | References | PDF (122.5 KB)
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Article
House of Strategy (HOS): from strategic objectives to competitve priorities
S. Dror & M. Barad
Pages: 3879-3895
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforHouse of Strategy (HOS): from strategic objectives to competitve priorities | Full Text | References | PDF (127.3 KB)
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Article
Efficient manufacturing system implementation based on combination between real and virtual factory
H. Hibino, T. Inukai & Y. Fukuda
Pages: 3897-3915
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforEfficient manufacturing system implementation based on combination between real and virtual factory | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Article
From system requirements to holonic manufacturing system analysis
A. Giret & V. Botti
Pages: 3917-3928
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforFrom system requirements to holonic manufacturing system analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (131.6 KB)
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Article
A new value stream mapping approach for complex production systems
M. Braglia, G. Carmignani & F. Zammori
Pages: 3929-3952
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforA new value stream mapping approach for complex production systems | Full Text | References | PDF (428.6 KB)
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Article
Optimal production opportunities in a remanufacturing system
R. W. Grubbström & O. Tang
Pages: 3953-3966
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforOptimal production opportunities in a remanufacturing system | Full Text | References | PDF (158.2 KB)
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Article
Total cost of ownership analysis for modular final assembly systems
J. Heilala, K. Helin & J. Montonen
Pages: 3967-3988
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforTotal cost of ownership analysis for modular final assembly systems | Full Text | References | PDF (654.8 KB)
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Article
Production system planning in Competence-Cell-based Networks
E. Müller, S. Horbach, J. Ackermann, J. Schütze & H. Baum
Pages: 3989-4009
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforProduction system planning in Competence-Cell-based Networks | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Article
Engineering management and the Order Entry Point
Rob Dekkers
Pages: 4011-4025
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforEngineering management and the Order Entry Point | Full Text | References | PDF (221.1 KB)
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Article
Data mining for improvement of product quality
C. Da Cunha, B. Agard & A. Kusiak
Pages: 4027-4041
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforData mining for improvement of product quality | Full Text | References | PDF (264.9 KB)
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Article
Design and operation of dynamic assembly lines using work-sharing
Rouie Anuar & Yossi Bukchin
Pages: 4043-4065
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforDesign and operation of dynamic assembly lines using work-sharing | Full Text | References | PDF (271 KB)
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Article
Analysis and design of split and merge unpaced assembly systems by metamodelling and stochastic search
A. A. Bulgak
Pages: 4067-4080
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforAnalysis and design of split and merge unpaced assembly systems by metamodelling and stochastic search | Full Text | References | PDF (175.5 KB)
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Article
Integrating inspection-policy design in assembly-line balancing
O. E. Carcano & A. Portioli-Staudacher
Pages: 4081-4103
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforIntegrating inspection-policy design in assembly-line balancing | Full Text | References | PDF (170.8 KB)
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Article
Balancing large-scale machining lines with multi-spindle heads using decomposition
A. Dolgui, B. Finel, O. Guschinskaya, N. Guschinsky, G. Levin & F. Vernadat
Pages: 4105-4120
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforBalancing large-scale machining lines with multi-spindle heads using decomposition | Full Text | References | PDF (212.3 KB)
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Article
A case study of the body shop design in an automotive factory using 3D simulation
D. H. Moon, H. I. Cho, H. S. Kim, H. Sunwoo & J. Y. Jung
Pages: 4121-4135
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforA case study of the body shop design in an automotive factory using 3D simulation | Full Text | References | PDF (673.8 KB)
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Article
A new approach to environmental-performance evaluation
K. Nakashima, T. Nose & S. Kuriyama
Pages: 4137-4143
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforA new approach to environmental-performance evaluation | Full Text | References | PDF (83.9 KB)
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Article
Industrial performance measurement: an approach based on the aggregation of unipolar or bipolar expressions
L. Berrah, G. Mauris & F. Vernadat
Pages: 4145-4158
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforIndustrial performance measurement: an approach based on the aggregation of unipolar or bipolar expressions | Full Text | References | PDF (136.9 KB)
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Article
Application of mobile agents in interoperable STEP-NC compliant manufacturing
A. Nassehi, R. D. Allen & S. T. Newman
Pages: 4159-4174
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforApplication of mobile agents in interoperable STEP-NC compliant manufacturing | Full Text | References | PDF (776.8 KB)
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Article
Data mining: manufacturing and service applications
A. Kusiak
Pages: 4175-4191
Published online: 06 Oct 2011
AbstractforData mining: manufacturing and service applications | Full Text | References | PDF (155.1 KB)
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