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Full-Text Articles in Engineering
Disassembly Sequence Generation In Recycling Based On Parts Accessibility And End-Of-Life Strategy, Jing Dong, Peter R. Gibson, Guenter Arndt
Disassembly Sequence Generation In Recycling Based On Parts Accessibility And End-Of-Life Strategy, Jing Dong, Peter R. Gibson, Guenter Arndt
Peter R Gibson
Nowadays, global sustainability is the central issue in recycling and, increasingly, in manufacturing. Recycling used products can save energy, natural resources, and landfill space, and can reduce air pollution. It can give used products new lives. The study of disassembly is needed in order to make recycling economical, and disassembly sequence generation (DSG) plays an important role. An appropriate disassembly process plan can minimize the cost spent on the disassembly processes and maximize the benefits coming from the reused components. In the current paper, a new approach using Petri net modelling to generate an optimal disassembly sequence (ODS), based on …
The Problems Of Implementation Of Total Quality Management In Thai Manufacturing Smes, Panu Buranajarukorn, Peter R. Gibson, Guenter Arndt
The Problems Of Implementation Of Total Quality Management In Thai Manufacturing Smes, Panu Buranajarukorn, Peter R. Gibson, Guenter Arndt
Peter R Gibson
Thai manufacturing SMEs have played a major role in developing Thai economy, social and employment. In this situation, they have been confronted by forceful overseas competitors, especially in lowcost producers such as China, India, Vietnam, etc. They need to upgrade organisational performance in order to increasing their international competitiveness. However, most of Thai manufacturing SMEs have been inadequate modern technology when compared to large enterprises. Therefore, management technique i.e. TQM has been introduced to implement in Thai manufacturing SMEs for establishing a good quality management system, developing human resources and increasing business performance. The questionnaire was used as a tool …
A Novel Model To Measure Supplier Performance In The Supplier Selection Process, Alptekin Ulutas, Senevi Kiridena, Peter Gibson
A Novel Model To Measure Supplier Performance In The Supplier Selection Process, Alptekin Ulutas, Senevi Kiridena, Peter Gibson
Peter R Gibson
Supplier evaluation has become a significant topic over the past decades, as companies have started to become more outsourced oriented. However, previous research on this topic has not paid adequate attention to the limitations associated with availability of accurate and reliable data relating to the performance of potential suppliers. In an attempt to address this issue, this paper proposes a novel supplier evaluation model that can handle imprecise quantitative and qualitative data. Additionally, Decision Maker’s opinions regarding both qualitative and quantitative criteria are incorporated into this model so that a more comprehensive and realistic assessment of supplier performance can be …
Supply Chain Integration And Collaboration For Performance Improvement: An Agency Theory Approach, Abud Natour, Senevi Kiridena, Peter Gibson
Supply Chain Integration And Collaboration For Performance Improvement: An Agency Theory Approach, Abud Natour, Senevi Kiridena, Peter Gibson
Peter R Gibson
In today’s challenging business environment, organisations not only need to continue to leverage their internal sources of competitive advantage but also should strive to harness synergies across the multiple supply chains that they are part of. However, this has to be achieved through effective collaboration between partner organisations. This paper contributes to the current scholarly discourse on this topic by the application of the “Agency Theory” to the issues around supply chain integration and collaboration, towards enhancing operational performance. The paper presents a classification of supply chain integration and collaboration, as well as a conceptual framework, for understanding and explaining …
Proposal Of A Methodology For Bridge Condition Assessment, Maria Rashidi, Peter Gibson
Proposal Of A Methodology For Bridge Condition Assessment, Maria Rashidi, Peter Gibson
Peter R Gibson
Due to the substantial role of bridges in transportation networks and in accordance with the limited funding for bridge management, remediation strategies have to be prioritised. A conservative bridge assessment will result in unnecessary actions, such as costly bridge strengthening or repairs. On the other hand, any bridge maintenance negligence and delayed actions may lead to heavy future costs or degraded assets. The accuracy of decisions developed by any manager or bridge engineer relies on the accuracy of the bridge condition assessment which emanates from visual inspection. Many bridge rating systems are based on a very subjective procedure and are …
Strategic Design Of Service Orientated Web-Based Supply Chain Infrastructure, Leone J. Dunn, Peter R. Gibson
Strategic Design Of Service Orientated Web-Based Supply Chain Infrastructure, Leone J. Dunn, Peter R. Gibson
Peter R Gibson
The traditional 'make and sell' attitude of industrial manufacturing organisations has now almost entirely given way to customer orientated 'sense and respond' service philosophies to the extent where this has become a major competitive key success factor in a global manufacturing industry. In order to become service orientated, manufacturing industry is increasingly dependent on efficient and effective supply relationships. This trend is compounded by needs for waste avoidance, minimal inventory, cost efficiency and appropriate service to the customer. This paper considers the strategic opportunities for large engineering project firms that have identified a need to establish advantages over their competitors …
Application Of Agency Theory To Collaborative Supply Chains, Lena Plambeck, Peter R. Gibson
Application Of Agency Theory To Collaborative Supply Chains, Lena Plambeck, Peter R. Gibson
Peter R Gibson
This paper describes some supply chain theory using a case study based on a large coal export supply network in Australia, namely the Hunter Valley Coal Chain. This involves the supply of coal by road and rail from some 30 mines scattered around the Hunter Valley to the Port of Newcastle for loading onto very large bulk carrying ships. Due to severe constraints on the capacity of the infrastructure involved, highly competitive adversarial and destructive relationships have evolved between the supply chain players. As a result, the supply chain is characterised by high inventory levels, delays and queues which perhaps …