Constraint priority scheduling using an agent‐based approachIndustrial Management and Data Systems - Tập 111 Số 2 - Trang 246-263 - 2011
C.Y.Lam, W.H.Ip
PurposeScheduling needs to be concise and well‐determined but able to respond to the ever‐changing and uncertain market or environment against the constraints of production capacity, resources, time frame, etc. The purpose of this paper is to model and solve a scheduling problem with another domain perspective that adopts t...... hiện toàn bộ
Organizational Design for Self‐managed TeamsIndustrial Management and Data Systems - Tập 94 Số 10 - Trang 20-25 - 1994
Mary S.Thibodeaux, Sandy K.Faden
Explores the organizational components deemed necessary to the
development of heterogeneous self‐managed work teams. Explains the
interrelationship between organizational structure and strategies.
Describes the organic structure, with emphasis on formalization,
socialization, training and empowerment/ decentralization, as the
cornerstone of the development of these teams. Outlines strategi...... hiện toàn bộ
The changing strategic vision of South African manufacturing:Industrial Management and Data Systems - - 1995
Clive D.Simon, Amrik S.Sohal
Examines some of the issues faced by South African manufacturing
concerns and considers in particular the chemical industry. Considers
the macro‐environmental factors with particular reference to the
political environment, unemployment and violence, and the effect of the
removal of sanctions. Examines the South African chemical industry in
terms of its past history and present structure. D...... hiện toàn bộ
The Minimalist Approach to BusinessIndustrial Management and Data Systems - - 1990
EricWillis
Increasing competition and the liberalisation of trade in Europe
after 1992 means that British firms will face a difficult, if
challenging, future. It will be essential to minimise fixed costs
wherever possible. The failure to control such costs can result in
bankruptcy. Ways of achieving cost minimisation are suggested and
examples are given of companies where such a strategy has been
suc...... hiện toàn bộ
Greening of human resources: environmental awareness and training interests within the workforceIndustrial Management and Data Systems - Tập 101 Số 2 - Trang 57-65 - 2001
HenningMadsen, John P.Ulhøi
The education and training of the workforce has long been recognised as an essential ingredient in promoting and implementing environmental management practices in business organisations. So far, however, even in leading companies, little information has been available on how environmental management practice and related educational and training requirements are translated into the provisi...... hiện toàn bộ
Multimedia training systemsIndustrial Management and Data Systems - Tập 97 Số 7 - Trang 259-263 - 1997
D.J.Hobbs, D.J.Moore
Argues for the importance of applying strategic considerations to the utilization of multimedia technologies, with particular reference to their use as training aids. Provides a practical illustration and reinforcement of the principle that a strong strategic base is essential within the development of information systems. Presents a case for the value of multimedia technologies, then argu...... hiện toàn bộ
The relationship of logistics to supply chain management: developing a common industry definitionIndustrial Management and Data Systems - Tập 101 Số 8 - Trang 426-432 - 2001
Rhonda R.Lummus, Dennis W.Krumwiede, Robert J.Vokurka
Over the past few years there has been confusion and disagreement among general business practitioners and operations professionals concerning the terms “logistics” and “supply chain management”. Various formal definitions have been offered for both terms. In addition, the common usage of each term in industry varies. Business terms are often defined over time, by the common use or applica...... hiện toàn bộ
Vendor Survey Plan: A Selection Strategy for JIT/TQM SuppliersIndustrial Management and Data Systems - Tập 93 Số 6 - Trang 8-13 - 1993
HueiLee, Dee M.Wellan
Just‐in‐time (JIT) is thought by managers to be an important key to
improving operations planning. JIT can be defined as a systematic
approach which minimizes inventory by having supplies arrive at
production and distribution points only when needed. Reports on a study
to examine a supply performance evaluation strategy for implementing a
just‐in‐time/total quality management (JIT/TQM) pur...... hiện toàn bộ