International Journal of Production Research, Volume 55, Issue 4 (2017)

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International Journal of Production Research, Volume 55, Issue 4 (2017)

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Agile supply chain strategy and supply chain performance: complementary roles of supply chain practices and information systems capability for agility
Monideepa Tarafdar & Sufian Qrunfleh
Pages: 925-938
Published online: 29 Jun 2016
AbstractforAgile supply chain strategy and supply chain performance: complementary roles of supply chain practices and information systems capability for agility | Full Text | References | PDF (273.7 KB)
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Optimising lot sizing with nonlinear production rates in a multi-product multi-machine environment
Robert O. Neidigh & Terry P. Harrison
Pages: 939-959
Published online: 07 Jul 2016
AbstractforOptimising lot sizing with nonlinear production rates in a multi-product multi-machine environment | Full Text | References | PDF (243.4 KB)
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A discrete-time queueing network approach to performance evaluation of autonomous vehicle storage and retrieval systems
Martin Epp, Simon Wiedemann & Kai Furmans
Pages: 960-978
Published online: 14 Jul 2016
AbstractforA discrete-time queueing network approach to performance evaluation of autonomous vehicle storage and retrieval systems | Full Text | References | PDF (554.3 KB)
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Stochastic optimisation model for integrated decisions on relief supply chains: preparedness for disaster response
Wapee Manopiniwes & Takashi Irohara
Pages: 979-996
Published online: 05 Aug 2016
AbstractforStochastic optimisation model for integrated decisions on relief supply chains: preparedness for disaster response | Full Text | References | PDF (644.2 KB)
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A multi-period scheduling method for trading-off between skilled-workers allocation and outsource service usage in dynamic CMS
Aidin Delgoshaei, Mohd Khairol Anuar Ariffin & Ahad Ali
Pages: 997-1039
Published online: 08 Aug 2016
AbstractforA multi-period scheduling method for trading-off between skilled-workers allocation and outsource service usage in dynamic CMS | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB)
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Integrated production–distribution planning in two-echelon systems: a resilience view
Seyed Mohammad Khalili, Fariborz Jolai & Seyed Ali Torabi
Pages: 1040-1064
Published online: 25 Jul 2016
AbstractforIntegrated production–distribution planning in two-echelon systems: a resilience view | Full Text | References | PDF (494.2 KB)
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An efficient method for dynamic-demand joint replenishment problem with multiple suppliers and multiple vehicles
He-Yau Kang, Amy H.I. Lee, Chien-Wei Wu & Cheng-Han Lee
Pages: 1065-1084
Published online: 07 Aug 2016
AbstractforAn efficient method for dynamic-demand joint replenishment problem with multiple suppliers and multiple vehicles | Full Text | References | PDF (630.5 KB)
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INAR implementation of newsvendor model for serially dependent demand counts
Layth C. Alwan & Christian H. Weiß
Pages: 1085-1099
Published online: 16 Aug 2016
AbstractforINAR implementation of newsvendor model for serially dependent demand counts | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Modelling and solution of a large-scale vehicle routing problem at GE appliances & lighting
Ehsan Khodabandeh, Lihui Bai, Sunderesh S. Heragu, Gerald W. Evans, Thomas Elrod & Mark Shirkness
Pages: 1100-1116
Published online: 16 Aug 2016
AbstractforModelling and solution of a large-scale vehicle routing problem at GE appliances & lighting | Full Text | References | PDF (586.9 KB)
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A test of inventory models with permissible delay in payment
Daniel Seifert, Ralf W. Seifert & Olov H.D. Isaksson
Pages: 1117-1128
Published online: 25 Aug 2016
AbstractforA test of inventory models with permissible delay in payment | Full Text | References | PDF (206.9 KB)
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Effect of EPR coefficient policy on the production decision in precious metal accessory recycling
Yongjian Li, Shuiye Niu, Xiukun Zhao & Wen Wang
Pages: 1129-1146
Published online: 30 Aug 2016
AbstractforEffect of EPR coefficient policy on the production decision in precious metal accessory recycling | Full Text | References | PDF (851.8 KB)
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Collection channel and production decisions in a closed-loop supply chain with remanufacturing cost disruption
Xiaohua Han, Haiyan Wu, Qianxia Yang & Jennifer Shang
Pages: 1147-1167
Published online: 11 Sep 2016
AbstractforCollection channel and production decisions in a closed-loop supply chain with remanufacturing cost disruption | Full Text | References | PDF (370.7 KB)
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Robust supply chain networks design and ambiguous risk preferences
Guodong Yu, Fei Li & Yu Yang
Pages: 1168-1182
Published online: 16 Sep 2016
AbstractforRobust supply chain networks design and ambiguous risk preferences | Full Text | References | PDF (418.4 KB)
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Developing sustainability in the Italian meat supply chain: an empirical investigation
Ruggero Golini, Antonella Moretto, Federico Caniato, Maria Caridi & Matteo Kalchschmidt
Pages: 1183-1209
Published online: 23 Sep 2016
AbstractforDeveloping sustainability in the Italian meat supply chain: an empirical investigation | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Review

Review
Management of sustainable manufacturing systems-a review on mathematical problems
Felix T.S. Chan, Nan Li, S.H. Chung & Mozafar Saadat
Pages: 1210-1225
Published online: 18 Sep 2016
AbstractforManagement of sustainable manufacturing systems-a review on mathematical problems | Full Text | References | PDF (423.7 KB)
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Corrigendum

Correction
Corrigendum
K. P. Abdul Nazar & V. Madhusudanan Pillai
Page: 1226
Published online: 14 Jul 2016
CitationforCorrigendum | Full Text | References | PDF (64.8 KB)
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