-This paper describes a hierarchy of models and information systems being developed by integrated producers of corrugated containers to aid in the process of planning and scheduling their operations. The initial focus is on eight easily identifiable decision areas and the tools available to deal with them. The eight decision areas are paper machine loading, master scheduling, trimming, boxcar l...

Negative priming (NP), slowing down of the response for target stimuli that have been previously exposed, but ignored, has been reported in multiple psychological paradigms including the Stroop task. Although NP likely results from the interplay of selective attention, episodic memory retrieval, working memory, and inhibition mechanisms, a comprehensive theoretical account of NP is currently un...

This study develops an interactive possibilistic linear programming (PLP) method for solving the integrated production/transportation planning decision (PTPD) problem with imprecise objective and constraints in an uncertain environment. The proposed PLP method attempts to minimize the total net costs with reference to available supply, machine capacity, labor level and budget constraints at eac...

Article history: Received 16 December 2008 Received in revised form 8 April 2009 Accepted 29 April 2009 Available online 12 May 2009

a r t i c l e i n f o JEL classification: C02 M11 C44 C61 Keywords: Multi-item production system Rotation cycle time Multi-delivery Economic production quantity model Scrap Vendor–buyer integrated system This paper addresses the joint determination of a rotation cycle time and number of shipments for a multi-item economic production quantity (EPQ) model with random defective rate. The classic E...

the integrated production and protection management strategy, with the purpose of safe production, nowadays, is an operational strategy to achieve goals of sustainable agriculture. this study is aimed at an analysis of the factors hindering the advance of the integrated production and protection management strategy among greenhouse owners in isfahan province. data were gathered through question...

Introduction: This paper analyses the ability of single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) for neural imaging. The current trend in the production of SPADs moves toward the minimumdark count rate (DCR) and maximum photon detection probability (PDP). Moreover, the jitter response which is the main measurement characteristic for the timing uncertainty is progressing. Methods: The neural imaging pro...

This paper studies a series production system through the integration of the decisions associated with Maintenance Management (MM) and Statistical Process Control (SPC). Hence, the primary question of the paper can be stated as follows: In a series production system, how can the decisions of MM and SPC be coordinated? To this end, an integrated mathematical model of MM and SPC is developed. Usi...

Drinking water and natural gas are essential goods provided by municipal distribution networks. In order for there to be a reliable provision of such commodities, infrastructure managers must regularly dispatch vehicles perform tasks as valve hydrant inspections meter replacements. As public concerns about sustainability grow, look ways reduce carbon emissions. This, however, should done withou...