this paper discusses the simulation study carried out for proposing one-piece lean line layout with features of lean manufacturing. the lean initiatives that can be addressed are, introducing kanban replenishment sys-tem, better work-in-process, changing the layout, visual management techniques, standardized work for the re-duction of cycle time, number of workers, number of setups. to improve ...

The purpose of this study was to assess the risk of disordered eating (DE) among female athletes in lean and non-lean sports using the ATHLETE survey. The ATHLETE survey is divided into six different constructs, and a high score indicates a high risk for DE. Eighty-three varsity female athletes from eight Campbell University sports teams completed the survey and a medical history form anonymous...

During the last two decades, DXA-derived appendicular lean soft tissue mass has served as a major criterion for diagnosing the age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass (i.e. sarcopenia). From a clinical perspective, however, DXA measurements are costly, and the device has limited availability. A possible alternative method for measuring muscle size (e.g. muscle thickness) in humans may be B-mod...

gas motion within the cylinder is one of the major factors that control the combustion process in spark ignition engine. it also has significant impact on heat transfer. both the bulk gas motion and the turbulence characteristics of the flow are important and governing the overall behavior of the flow. an arrangement for obtaining a stratified charge, using port injection, is proposed for a cur...

strategic programming, complex supply chain, lean, production programming, suppliers selection,   electre this paper represents a model of strategic programming with limited resources in a complex supply chain. the main goal of the proposed model is to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain with respect to income increases and cost decreases. using special objective functions...

BACKGROUND Prolonged waiting time is a source of patient dissatisfaction with health care and is negatively associated with patient satisfaction. Prolonged waiting times in many district hospitals result in many dissatisfied patients, overworked and frustrated staff, and poor quality of care because of the perceived increased workload. AIM The aim of the study was to determine the impact of L...

RICHARD W. PAYNE Department of Haematology, Worcester Royal Infirmary, Worcester WR5 JHN, UK The further investigation of suspected polycythaemia in patients with an elevated venous haematocrit is a not infrequent problem in haematological practice. Measurement of the actual red cell mass (ARCM) in such patients is relatively simple, using standard radioisotope dilution techniques (Internationa...

CONTEXT Obesity acts as a cardiovascular risk factor by mechanisms that are not fully understood. Osteopontin (OPN) is a proinflammatory mediator involved in tissue remodeling that plays a role in atherosclerosis and diabetes. OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to compare the circulating concentrations of OPN and its mRNA expression in omental adipose tissue of lean, overweight, and o...

In the past twenty years, companies in the aerospace industry experienced major transitions: mergers and acquisitions, and lean transformation initiatives. This thesis presents research about the relation of lean efforts and mergers and acquisitions. It is based on case studies of mergers and acquisitions undertaken by Boeing Company. In order to obtain supplementary research data, case studies...

BACKGROUND The role of endogenous androgens for body composition and physical performance in women athletes is still not elucidated. AIM To examine the serum androgen profile in relation to body composition and physical performance in women Olympic athletes and to compare endocrine variables and body composition to controls. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study, conducted between 2011 and 201...