International Journal of Production Research, Volume 49, Issue 21 (2011)

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International Journal of Production Research, Volume 49, Issue 21 (2011)

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Original Articles

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No-wait scheduling of a two-machine flow-shop to minimise the makespan under non-availability constraints and different release dates
Faten Ben Chihaoui, Imed Kacem, Atidel B. Hadj-Alouane, Najoua Dridi & Nidhal Rezg
Pages: 6273-6286
Published online: 24 Jan 2011
AbstractforNo-wait scheduling of a two-machine flow-shop to minimise the makespan under non-availability constraints and different release dates | Full Text | References | PDF (157.2 KB)
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A supplier selection model: a comparison of fuzzy logic and the analytic hierarchy process
Ashraf W. Labib
Pages: 6287-6299
Published online: 28 Jan 2011
AbstractforA supplier selection model: a comparison of fuzzy logic and the analytic hierarchy process | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Development of an integrated model for process planning and parameter selection for machining processes
D.P. Gupta, B. Gopalakrishnan, S.A. Chaudhari & S. Jalali
Pages: 6301-6319
Published online: 24 Jan 2011
AbstractforDevelopment of an integrated model for process planning and parameter selection for machining processes | Full Text | References | PDF (252.9 KB)
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Research Articles

Article
Joint cell loading and scheduling approach to cellular manufacturing systems
M. Selim Akturk
Pages: 6321-6341
Published online: 31 Jan 2011
AbstractforJoint cell loading and scheduling approach to cellular manufacturing systems | Full Text | References | PDF (195.2 KB)
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Original Articles

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Optimal fixture parameters considering locator errors
S. Vishnupriyan, M.C. Majumder & K.P. Ramachandran
Pages: 6343-6361
Published online: 24 Jan 2011
AbstractforOptimal fixture parameters considering locator errors | Full Text | References | PDF (815.9 KB)
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Optimal control of a continuum model for single-product re-entrant manufacturing systems
Ming Dong, Fenglan He & Zhigang Wu
Pages: 6363-6385
Published online: 24 Jan 2011
AbstractforOptimal control of a continuum model for single-product re-entrant manufacturing systems | Full Text | References | PDF (972.3 KB)
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Balancing straight and U-shaped assembly lines with resource dependent task times
Yakup Kara, Cemal Özgüven, Neşe Yalçın & Yakup Atasagun
Pages: 6387-6405
Published online: 02 Feb 2011
AbstractforBalancing straight and U-shaped assembly lines with resource dependent task times | Full Text | References | PDF (363.6 KB)
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Managing warehousing in an agile supply chain environment: an F-AIS algorithm based approach
V. Kumar, N. Mishra, F.T.S. Chan & A. Verma
Pages: 6407-6426
Published online: 24 Jan 2011
AbstractforManaging warehousing in an agile supply chain environment: an F-AIS algorithm based approach | Full Text | References | PDF (255.5 KB)
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A structural approach to assessing postponement strategies: construct development and validation
Soroosh Saghiri
Pages: 6427-6450
Published online: 31 Jan 2011
AbstractforA structural approach to assessing postponement strategies: construct development and validation | Full Text | References | PDF (601.3 KB)
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Research Articles

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A heuristic based on Vogel's approximation method for sequencing mixed-model assembly lines
Rico Gujjula, Sebastian Werk & Hans-Otto Günther
Pages: 6451-6468
Published online: 31 Jan 2011
AbstractforA heuristic based on Vogel's approximation method for sequencing mixed-model assembly lines | Full Text | References | PDF (271.8 KB)
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Original Articles

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Stochastic overall equipment effectiveness
Francesco Zammori, Marcello Braglia & Marco Frosolini
Pages: 6469-6490
Published online: 02 Feb 2011
AbstractforStochastic overall equipment effectiveness | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Maximising manufacturing system efficiency for multi-characteristic linear assembly by using particle swarm optimisation in batch selective assembly
M. Victor Raj, S. Saravana Sankar & S.G. Ponnambalam
Pages: 6491-6516
Published online: 06 Feb 2011
AbstractforMaximising manufacturing system efficiency for multi-characteristic linear assembly by using particle swarm optimisation in batch selective assembly | Full Text | References | PDF (4.6 MB)
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Multi-objective cell formation and production planning in dynamic virtual cellular manufacturing systems
Iraj Mahdavi, Amin Aalaei, Mohammad Mahdi Paydar & Maghsud Solimanpur
Pages: 6517-6537
Published online: 24 Jan 2011
AbstractforMulti-objective cell formation and production planning in dynamic virtual cellular manufacturing systems | Full Text | References | PDF (271.4 KB)
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Production rate control of an unreliable manufacturing cell with adjustable capacity
Ali Gharbi, Adnene Hajji & Karem Dhouib
Pages: 6539-6557
Published online: 25 Jan 2011
AbstractforProduction rate control of an unreliable manufacturing cell with adjustable capacity | Full Text | References | PDF (295.2 KB)
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An approach to integrate production-transportation planning and scheduling in an aluminium supply chain network
Martin Steinrücke
Pages: 6559-6583
Published online: 06 Feb 2011
AbstractforAn approach to integrate production-transportation planning and scheduling in an aluminium supply chain network | Full Text | References | PDF (932 KB)
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Book Reviews

Book Review
System modeling and control with resource-oriented petri nets by NaiQi Wu and MengChu Zhou
ZhiWu Li
Pages: 6585-6586
Published online: 19 Sep 2011
CitationforSystem modeling and control with resource-oriented petri nets by NaiQi Wu and MengChu Zhou | Full Text | PDF (47.7 KB)
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Book Review
Supply Chain Project Management – a structured collaborative and measurable approach 2nd edition, by J. B. Ayers
S. Dani
Pages: 6587-6588
Published online: 19 Sep 2011
CitationforSupply Chain Project Management – a structured collaborative and measurable approach 2nd edition, by J. B. Ayers | Full Text | PDF (50.6 KB)
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Book Review
Standardized Work for Noncyclical Processes by J. Niederstadt
S. Vinodh
Pages: 6589-6590
Published online: 19 Sep 2011
CitationforStandardized Work for Noncyclical Processes by J. Niederstadt | Full Text | PDF (46.9 KB)
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