International Journal of Production Research, Volume 54, Issue 15 (2016)

Browse this journal
Sample our Economics, Finance,Business & Industry journals, sign in here to start your access, latest two full volumes FREE to you for 14 days

International Journal of Production Research, Volume 54, Issue 15 (2016)

See all volumes and issues
Vol 62, 2024 Vol 61, 2023 Vol 60, 2022 Vol 59, 2021 Vol 58, 2020 Vol 57, 2019 Vol 56, 2018 Vol 55, 2017 Volume 54, 2016 Vol 53, 2015 Vol 52, 2014 Vol 51, 2013 Vol 50, 2012 Vol 49, 2011 Vol 48, 2010 Vol 47, 2009 Vol 46, 2008 Vol 45, 2007 Vol 44, 2006 Vol 43, 2005 Vol 42, 2004 Vol 41, 2003 Vol 40, 2002 Vol 39, 2001 Vol 38, 2000 Vol 37, 1999 Vol 36, 1998 Vol 35, 1997 Vol 34, 1996 Vol 33, 1995 Vol 32, 1994 Vol 31, 1993 Vol 30, 1992 Vol 29, 1991 Vol 28, 1990 Vol 27, 1989 Vol 26, 1988 Vol 25, 1987 Vol 24, 1986 Vol 23, 1985 Vol 22, 1984 Vol 21, 1983 Vol 20, 1982 Vol 19, 1981 Vol 18, 1980 Vol 17, 1979 Vol 16, 1978 Vol 15, 1977 Vol 14, 1976 Vol 13, 1975 Vol 12, 1974 Vol 11, 1973 Vol 10, 1972 Vol 9, 1971 Vol 8, 1970 Vol 7, 1968 Vol 6, 1967 Vol 5, 1966-1967 Vol 4, 1965 Vol 3, 1964 Vol 2, 1963 Vol 1, 1961
Download citations Download PDFs Download issue

Original Articles

Article
Synchronising operations on productive systems modelled by timed event graphs
J.R.S. Dias, C.A. Maia & V.F. Lucena Jr.
Pages: 4403-4417
Published online: 26 May 2015
AbstractforSynchronising operations on productive systems modelled by timed event graphs | Full Text | References | PDF (576.3 KB)
  • 168 Views
  • 2 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
Enhancement in quality and productivity: a riskless approach based on optimum selection of tolerance and improvement strategies
Vahab Moradinaftchali, Xiaoguang Wang & Lixin Song
Pages: 4418-4429
Published online: 14 Jun 2015
AbstractforEnhancement in quality and productivity: a riskless approach based on optimum selection of tolerance and improvement strategies | Full Text | References | PDF (371.6 KB)
  • 642 Views
  • 2 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
An analysis of managerial factors affecting the implementation and use of overall equipment effectiveness
Nur Ainunnazli Binti Aminuddin, Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes, Vikas Kumar, Jiju Antony & Luis Rocha-Lona
Pages: 4430-4447
Published online: 15 Jun 2015
AbstractforAn analysis of managerial factors affecting the implementation and use of overall equipment effectiveness | Full Text | References | PDF (693.1 KB)
  • 1814 Views
  • 40 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
NURBS curve interpolation algorithm based on tool radius compensation method
Bo Zhou, Jibin Zhao, Lun Li & Renbo Xia
Pages: 4448-4474
Published online: 09 Jul 2015
AbstractforNURBS curve interpolation algorithm based on tool radius compensation method | Full Text | References | PDF (2.8 MB)
  • 481 Views
  • 6 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
Method for automatic alignment recovery of a spur gear
Giulio Barbato, Paolo Chiabert, Gianluca D’Antonio, Manuela De Maddis, Franco Lombardi & Suela Ruffa
Pages: 4475-4486
Published online: 16 Jul 2015
AbstractforMethod for automatic alignment recovery of a spur gear | Full Text | References | PDF (546.2 KB)
  • 192 Views
  • 2 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
Developing a virtual machining model to generate MTConnect machine-monitoring data from STEP-NC
Seung-Jun Shin, Jungyub Woo, Duck Bong Kim, Senthilkumaran Kumaraguru & Sudarsan Rachuri
Pages: 4487-4505
Published online: 27 Jul 2015
AbstractforDeveloping a virtual machining model to generate MTConnect machine-monitoring data from STEP-NC | Full Text | References | PDF (1,003.1 KB)
  • 730 Views
  • 38 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
A primary influence vertex approach to identify driving factors in complex integrated agri-industrial systems – an example from sugarcane supply and processing systems
Thawani Mpatama Sanjika & Carel Nicoolas Bezuidenhout
Pages: 4506-4519
Published online: 15 Jul 2015
AbstractforA primary influence vertex approach to identify driving factors in complex integrated agri-industrial systems – an example from sugarcane supply and processing systems | Full Text | References | PDF (642.3 KB)
  • 164 Views
  • 3 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
An improved fuzzy-AHP (IFAHP) approach to compare SECI modes
Satish Tyagi
Pages: 4520-4536
Published online: 24 Jul 2015
AbstractforAn improved fuzzy-AHP (IFAHP) approach to compare SECI modes | Full Text | References | PDF (475.5 KB)
  • 418 Views
  • 11 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
Simultaneous optimization of the feed direction and tool orientation in five-axis flat-end milling
YaoAn Lu, Ye Ding & LiMin Zhu
Pages: 4537-4546
Published online: 29 Jul 2015
AbstractforSimultaneous optimization of the feed direction and tool orientation in five-axis flat-end milling | Full Text | References | PDF (435.4 KB)
  • 409 Views
  • 10 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
Factors that influence product life cycle management to develop greener products in the mechanical industry
Paulo Sergio Gonçalves de Oliveira, Dirceu da Silva, Luciano Ferreira da Silva, Meire dos Santos Lopes & AndréLuis Helleno
Pages: 4547-4567
Published online: 18 Aug 2015
AbstractforFactors that influence product life cycle management to develop greener products in the mechanical industry | Full Text | References | PDF (610 KB)
  • 1075 Views
  • 9 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
Improved forward buying of commodity materials
Andrew Manikas & James Kroes
Pages: 4568-4583
Published online: 04 Sep 2015
AbstractforImproved forward buying of commodity materials | Full Text | References | PDF (270.9 KB)
  • 249 Views
  • 3 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
A proposal of cost-tolerance models directly collected from the manufacturing process
A. Sanz-Lobera, Emilio Gómez, Jesús Pérez & Lorenzo Sevilla
Pages: 4584-4598
Published online: 18 Sep 2015
AbstractforA proposal of cost-tolerance models directly collected from the manufacturing process | Full Text | References | PDF (552.8 KB)
  • 345 Views
  • 19 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
The retrieval method of KMS knowledge meshes by complexity analysis
Ren-Zi Yang, Hong-Sen Yan & Li-Li Zhu
Pages: 4599-4616
Published online: 07 Oct 2015
AbstractforThe retrieval method of KMS knowledge meshes by complexity analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (319.9 KB)
  • 134 Views
  • 1 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
A new process capability index for multiple quality characteristics based on principal components
L.S. Dharmasena & P. Zeephongsekul
Pages: 4617-4633
Published online: 01 Oct 2015
AbstractforA new process capability index for multiple quality characteristics based on principal components | Full Text | References | PDF (480.3 KB)
  • 480 Views
  • 29 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
Think globally act locally approach for the synthesis of a liveness-enforcing supervisor of FMSs based on Petri nets
Murat Uzam, Zhiwu Li & Umar Suleiman Abubakar
Pages: 4634-4657
Published online: 22 Oct 2015
AbstractforThink globally act locally approach for the synthesis of a liveness-enforcing supervisor of FMSs based on Petri nets | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
  • 246 Views
  • 18 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
Establishment and application of a process dimension tree
Youli Wang, Xiaohui Wang, Xueliang Zhang & Liming Dai
Pages: 4658-4668
Published online: 12 Oct 2015
AbstractforEstablishment and application of a process dimension tree | Full Text | References | PDF (539.7 KB)
  • 117 Views
  • 3 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
Log classification in the hardwood timber industry: method and value analysis
Alvaro Gil & Jean-Marc Frayret
Pages: 4669-4688
Published online: 17 Nov 2015
AbstractforLog classification in the hardwood timber industry: method and value analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (739.3 KB)
  • 269 Views
  • 5 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
Joint decision of product configuration and remanufacturing for product family design
Zhiqiao Wu, C.K. Kwong, C.K.M. Lee & Jiafu Tang
Pages: 4689-4702
Published online: 13 Nov 2015
AbstractforJoint decision of product configuration and remanufacturing for product family design | Full Text | References | PDF (476.9 KB)
  • 662 Views
  • 29 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
Differential evolution-based feature selection and parameter optimisation for extreme learning machine in tool wear estimation
Wen-An Yang, Qiang Zhou & Kwok-Leung Tsui
Pages: 4703-4721
Published online: 13 Nov 2015
AbstractforDifferential evolution-based feature selection and parameter optimisation for extreme learning machine in tool wear estimation | Full Text | References | PDF (650.2 KB)
  • 1088 Views
  • 29 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric

Explore articles