Analysis of the twisting department at Superior Cable Corporation: a case study
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The operations in Superior Cable Corp's twisting department have been analyzed using the discrete event simulation technique. The simulation model was employed to estimate the maximum wire production capacity for the department using existing equipment, manning strategies and operating procedures. It was found that team manning can increase production capacity by an estimated 1.5-2.3 million ft per day. In addition, increasing the number of machines per operator does not significantly reduce wire production capacity. Several recommendations for improving the production capacity of the twisting department are presented.
Publication Name: European Journal of Operational Research
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0377-2217
Year: 1999
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The choice of a technical efficiency measure on the free disposal hull reference technology: a comparison using US banking data
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Free Disposal Hull method measures radial technical efficiency models such as those of Debreu/Farrell's and nonradial models such as those of Fare and Lovell's. This nonparametric reference method evaluates technical efficiency measures or measures of an organization's ability to operate within its production technology based on an input, output and graph orientation. Empirical studies reveal that not one of the radial and nonradial measures stands as an optimal technical efficiency model.
Publication Name: European Journal of Operational Research
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0377-2217
Year: 1998
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A formal modelling of control processes
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A model was formulated to illustrate the control processes of manufacturing. The model, which is based on the exchange relation concept between a customer and a supplier, was proven to be more organized and coherent than the conventional simulation approach used in control modelling. It takes into consideration various control parameters, such as the control means and the control activities and their functions.
Publication Name: European Journal of Operational Research
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0377-2217
Year: 1998
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