International Journal of Production Research, Volume 50, Issue 8 (2012)

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International Journal of Production Research, Volume 50, Issue 8 (2012)

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GA-BHTR: an improved genetic algorithm for partner selection in virtual manufacturing
F. Tao, K. Qiao, L. Zhang, Z. Li & A.Y.C. Nee
Pages: 2079-2100
Published online: 21 Jul 2011
AbstractforGA-BHTR: an improved genetic algorithm for partner selection in virtual manufacturing | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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On the demand distributions of spare parts
A.A. Syntetos, M.Z. Babai & N. Altay
Pages: 2101-2117
Published online: 15 Jul 2011
AbstractforOn the demand distributions of spare parts | Full Text | References | PDF (943.7 KB)
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A batching and scheduling algorithm for the diffusion area in semiconductor manufacturing
Claude Yugma, Stéphane Dauzère-Pérès, Christian Artigues, Alexandre Derreumaux & Olivier Sibille
Pages: 2118-2132
Published online: 05 Jul 2011
AbstractforA batching and scheduling algorithm for the diffusion area in semiconductor manufacturing | Full Text | References | PDF (154.5 KB)
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Prioritising the types of manufacturing flexibility in an uncertain environment
An-Yuan Chang
Pages: 2133-2149
Published online: 11 Aug 2011
AbstractforPrioritising the types of manufacturing flexibility in an uncertain environment | Full Text | References | PDF (210.8 KB)
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A neuroevolutionary approach to stochastic inventory control in multi-echelon systems
S.D. Prestwich, S.A. Tarim, R. Rossi & B. Hnich
Pages: 2150-2160
Published online: 26 Aug 2011
AbstractforA neuroevolutionary approach to stochastic inventory control in multi-echelon systems | Full Text | References | PDF (155.3 KB)
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Quantity decisions in a supply chain with early returns remanufacturing
Xiang Li, Yongjian Li & Xiaoqiang Cai
Pages: 2161-2173
Published online: 27 Jul 2011
AbstractforQuantity decisions in a supply chain with early returns remanufacturing | Full Text | References | PDF (148.5 KB)
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A conceptual framework for the ubiquitous factory
Joo-Sung Yoon, Seung-Jun Shin & Suk-Hwan Suh
Pages: 2174-2189
Published online: 27 Jul 2011
AbstractforA conceptual framework for the ubiquitous factory | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB)
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Integrating failure analysis and risk analysis with quality assurance in the design phase of medical product development
S.L. Chan, W.H. Ip & W.J. Zhang
Pages: 2190-2203
Published online: 04 Aug 2011
AbstractforIntegrating failure analysis and risk analysis with quality assurance in the design phase of medical product development | Full Text | References | PDF (520.5 KB)
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Scheduling a permutation flow shop with family setups to minimise total tardiness
Jeffrey Schaller
Pages: 2204-2217
Published online: 08 Jul 2011
AbstractforScheduling a permutation flow shop with family setups to minimise total tardiness | Full Text | References | PDF (131 KB)
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Modelling product-recovery processes in closed-loop supply-chain network design
Vildan Özkır & Hüseyin Başlıgıl
Pages: 2218-2233
Published online: 12 Aug 2011
AbstractforModelling product-recovery processes in closed-loop supply-chain network design | Full Text | References | PDF (285.3 KB)
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A decision framework for maximising lean manufacturing performance
Varun Ramesh & Rambabu Kodali
Pages: 2234-2251
Published online: 26 Aug 2011
AbstractforA decision framework for maximising lean manufacturing performance | Full Text | References | PDF (376.5 KB)
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Factors affecting schedule instability in manufacturing companies
I Nyoman Pujawan & Alison U. Smart
Pages: 2252-2266
Published online: 14 Jul 2011
AbstractforFactors affecting schedule instability in manufacturing companies | Full Text | References | PDF (211.3 KB)
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Optimisation of flow-shop scheduling with batch processor and limited buffer
Qing Fu, Appa Iyer Sivakumar & Kunpeng Li
Pages: 2267-2285
Published online: 27 Jul 2011
AbstractforOptimisation of flow-shop scheduling with batch processor and limited buffer | Full Text | References | PDF (474.1 KB)
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An enhanced ant colony optimiser for multi-attribute partner selection in virtual enterprises
S.H. Niu, S.K. Ong & A.Y.C. Nee
Pages: 2286-2303
Published online: 20 Jul 2011
AbstractforAn enhanced ant colony optimiser for multi-attribute partner selection in virtual enterprises | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Coordinated scheduling of a single machine with sequence-dependent setup times and time-window constraints
Payman Jula & Arash Rafiey
Pages: 2304-2320
Published online: 25 Jul 2011
AbstractforCoordinated scheduling of a single machine with sequence-dependent setup times and time-window constraints | Full Text | References | PDF (210 KB)
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Hardware-in-the-loop simulation for a production system
Sang C. Park & Minho Chang
Pages: 2321-2330
Published online: 05 Jul 2011
AbstractforHardware-in-the-loop simulation for a production system | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Jobshop lot streaming with routing flexibility, sequence-dependent setups, machine release dates and lag time
Fantahun M. Defersha & Mingyuan Chen
Pages: 2331-2352
Published online: 14 Jul 2011
AbstractforJobshop lot streaming with routing flexibility, sequence-dependent setups, machine release dates and lag time | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Computationally efficient neuro-dynamic programming approximation method for the capacitated re-entrant line scheduling problem
Jin Young Choi & Seoung Bum Kim
Pages: 2353-2362
Published online: 06 Jul 2011
AbstractforComputationally efficient neuro-dynamic programming approximation method for the capacitated re-entrant line scheduling problem | Full Text | References | PDF (119.6 KB)
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Performance analysis for tandem manufacturing lines under variable structure production control method
K.K. Starkov, A.Y. Pogromsky & J.E. Rooda
Pages: 2363-2375
Published online: 07 Jul 2011
AbstractforPerformance analysis for tandem manufacturing lines under variable structure production control method | Full Text | References | PDF (477.8 KB)
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