International Journal of Production Research, Volume 48, Issue 12 (2010)

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International Journal of Production Research, Volume 48, Issue 12 (2010)

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Original Articles

Article
An application of the fuzzy ELECTRE method for supplier selection
Mehmet Sevkli
Pages: 3393-3405
Published online: 13 May 2009
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Layout design with hexagonal floor plans and material flow patterns
J. Chung & J.M.A. Tanchoco
Pages: 3407-3428
Published online: 13 May 2009
AbstractforLayout design with hexagonal floor plans and material flow patterns | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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A criterion of production model selection for building material with delivery delay
De-bi Cao, Yong Yin & Ikou Kaku
Pages: 3429-3443
Published online: 13 May 2009
AbstractforA criterion of production model selection for building material with delivery delay | Full Text | References | PDF (159.9 KB)
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SWMRD: a Semantic Web-based manufacturing resource discovery system for cross-enterprise collaboration
M. Cai, W.Y. Zhang, G. Chen, K. Zhang & S.T. Li
Pages: 3445-3460
Published online: 15 May 2009
AbstractforSWMRD: a Semantic Web-based manufacturing resource discovery system for cross-enterprise collaboration | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Multistage PRIM: patient rule induction method for optimisation of a multistage manufacturing process
Doh-Soon Kwak, Kwang-Jae Kim & Myeong-Soo Lee
Pages: 3461-3473
Published online: 14 May 2009
AbstractforMultistage PRIM: patient rule induction method for optimisation of a multistage manufacturing process | Full Text | References | PDF (233.5 KB)
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Make to stock and mix to order: choosing intermediate products in the food-processing industry
Renzo Akkerman, Dirk van der Meer & Dirk Pieter van Donk
Pages: 3475-3492
Published online: 28 May 2009
AbstractforMake to stock and mix to order: choosing intermediate products in the food-processing industry | Full Text | References | PDF (531.8 KB)
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Exploring improvement trajectories with dynamic process cost modelling: a case from the steel industry
Joakim Storck
Pages: 3493-3511
Published online: 03 Jun 2009
AbstractforExploring improvement trajectories with dynamic process cost modelling: a case from the steel industry | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Research Articles

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A scatter search approach with dispatching rules for a joint decision of cell formation and parts scheduling in batches
Xiaoqing Wang, Jiafu Tang & Kai-leung Yung
Pages: 3513-3534
Published online: 05 Jun 2009
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Incorporating dynamism in traditional machine loading problem: an AI-based optimisation approach
Santosh Kumar Mandal, Mayank Kumar Pandey & M.K. Tiwari
Pages: 3535-3559
Published online: 28 May 2009
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Research Articles

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Scheduling and order acceptance for the customised stochastic lot scheduling problem
Nicky D. van Foreest, Jacob Wijngaard & Taco van der Vaart
Pages: 3561-3578
Published online: 01 Jun 2009
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Original Articles

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Part-machine cell formation in group technology using a simulated annealing-based meta-heuristic
Shih-Wei Lin, Kuo-Ching Ying & Zne-Jung Lee
Pages: 3579-3591
Published online: 08 Jun 2009
AbstractforPart-machine cell formation in group technology using a simulated annealing-based meta-heuristic | Full Text | References | PDF (255.1 KB)
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Workload control release mechanisms: from practice back to theory building
Matthias Thürer, Cristovao Silva & Mark Stevenson
Pages: 3593-3617
Published online: 03 Jun 2009
AbstractforWorkload control release mechanisms: from practice back to theory building | Full Text | References | PDF (409 KB)
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Manufacturing lot-sizing, procurement and delivery schedules over a finite planning horizon
Deniz Mungan, Junfang Yu & Bhaba R. Sarker
Pages: 3619-3636
Published online: 03 Jun 2009
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Optimising and simulating the assembly line balancing problem in a motorcycle manufacturing company: a case study
Pablo Cortés, Luis Onieva & José Guadix
Pages: 3637-3656
Published online: 10 Jun 2009
AbstractforOptimising and simulating the assembly line balancing problem in a motorcycle manufacturing company: a case study | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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Research Articles

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Modularity analysis and commonality design: a framework for the top-down platform and product family design
Zhuo Liu, Yoke San Wong & Kim Seng Lee
Pages: 3657-3680
Published online: 05 Jun 2009
AbstractforModularity analysis and commonality design: a framework for the top-down platform and product family design | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Original Articles

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An entropy-based approach for measuring complexity in supply chains
Filiz Isik
Pages: 3681-3696
Published online: 23 Jun 2009
AbstractforAn entropy-based approach for measuring complexity in supply chains | Full Text | References | PDF (176.4 KB)
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An analysis of the ceiling height requirement for a large-scale semiconductor fab
Muh-Cherng Wu, Chang-Fu Shih & Chen-Fu Chen
Pages: 3697-3706
Published online: 11 Jun 2009
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Miscellany

A dynamic system model for proactive control of dynamic events in full-load states of manufacturing chains
Page: 3707
Published online: 25 Feb 2010
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Book Reviews

Book Review
Manufacturing operations strategy–3rd edition, by A. Hill and T. Hill
T. Baines
Page: 3709
Published online: 06 Apr 2010
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The basics of performance measurement–2nd edition, by J. L. Harbour
R. Bhamra
Page: 3710
Published online: 06 Apr 2010
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Book Review
Innovative lean development–how to create, implement and maintain a learning culture using fast learning cycles, by T. Schipper and M. Swets
N.D. Burns
Pages: 3711-3712
Published online: 06 Apr 2010
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Integrated product and process design and development–the product realization process, second edition, by E.B. Magrab, S.K. Gupta, F.P. McCluskey and P. Sandborn
W.M. Cheung
Pages: 3713-3714
Published online: 06 Apr 2010
CitationforIntegrated product and process design and development–the product realization process, second edition, by E.B. Magrab, S.K. Gupta, F.P. McCluskey and P. Sandborn | Full Text | PDF (48.7 KB)
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Book Review
Leading the lean enterprise transformation, by G. Koenigsaecker
S. Dani
Pages: 3715-3716
Published online: 06 Apr 2010
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