Scheduling outpatient appointments in a dynamic environment

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A study was conducted to compare the different client scheduling rules of medical service provider to minimize the waiting time of clients and the idle time of the service provider. A simulation model of a dynamic medical outpatient environment was structured using information collected through interviews and previous research. It was discovered that the 'best' decisions are based on the goals of the clinic and its environment. Nevertheless, good or best results can be achieved if clients having significant service time standard deviations are scheduled toward the end of the appointment schedule.

Models, Calendar, Ambulatory medical care, Ambulatory care, Medical appointments and schedules, Medical scheduling

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A tutorial on business process improvement

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A facilitating framework for making systematic improvements of business processes is presented using principles of both total quality management and reengineering methods. Results reveal that organized methods in process improvements which incorporate measurement and process modelling can positively influence reengineering. The framework provided can be applied to all processes within an organization and can prove useful to individuals involved such as students, educators, and practitioners.

Business Methods, Productivity Improvement, Research, Business planning, Production management, Total quality management, Industrial productivity, Labor productivity, Reengineering (Management)

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Inventory evaluation and product slate management in large-scale continuous process industries

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Mathematical models, which examine solutions to product lot sizing in chemical companies, are presented.

Canada, Management dynamics, CHEMICALS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS, Analysis, Management, Usage, Scheduling (Management), Mathematical models, Chemical industry, Company business management, Pesticides industry, Herbicides, Economic lot size, Sulphur industry

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