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Full-Text Articles in Operations Research, Systems Engineering and Industrial Engineering
Interoperability Measurement, Thomas C. Ford
Interoperability Measurement, Thomas C. Ford
Theses and Dissertations
This research presents an inaugural general method of measuring the collaborative and confrontational interoperability of a heterogeneous set of systems in the context of an operational process. The method is holistic, fundamental, flexible, and mathematical in nature and accommodates all types of systems and interoperations. The method relates the interoperability measurement to measures of operational effectiveness for confrontational operational processes. Extant leveling methods of describing interoperability are shown to be a special case of the more general method given in this research and the general interoperability measurement method is demonstrated through the presentation of coalition interoperability, suppression of enemy air …
Randomly Generating Manufacturing Flow Line Models Using Mathematica, Paul Savory
Randomly Generating Manufacturing Flow Line Models Using Mathematica, Paul Savory
Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications
To test heuristic algorithms and techniques, researchers need numerous datasets so as to measure effectiveness and improve approaches. This paper discusses using Mathematica, a mathematical programming language, for randomly generating the specifications for manufacturing flow line models. Important issues include determining an arrival rate to a flow line, the number of flow line stations, the number of parallel servers for each production station, and specifying the service time distributions and their associated parameters. The paper concludes with a discussion on generating more general types of simulation models.
Neural Network Models For Solving The Maximum Flow Problem, S. Effati, M. Ranjbar
Neural Network Models For Solving The Maximum Flow Problem, S. Effati, M. Ranjbar
Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)
In this paper, two new neural network models for solving the maximum flow problem are presented. The maximum flow problem in networks is formulated as a special type of linear programming problem and it is solved by appropriately defined neural networks. The nonlinear neural networks are able to generate optimal solution for maximum flow problem. We solve neural network models by one of the numerical method. Finally, some numerical examples are provided for the sake of illustration.
Simulation Of Multicultural Factors In Terrorism Networks, Jared Townsley
Simulation Of Multicultural Factors In Terrorism Networks, Jared Townsley
Industrial Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses
As globalization extends its influence to the far corners of the world, rapid developments and changes are taking place economically, socially, and environmentally. Cultural differences between and within organizations have become significant during the past few years as politics and marketplaces expand globally to include multiple nationalities, beliefs, and value systems. Unfortunately, terrorism has also felt the effects of globalization as organizations such as Al-Qaeda seek to expand their influence worldwide. Although a considerable amount of research has been conducted to identify key cultural factors that play major roles within organizations, simulation models that attempt to quantify cultural effects are …
Demystifying The Legend Of Resistance To Change, Hamid Tahbaz Tavakoli, Nader Ale Ebrahim, Arash Golnam
Demystifying The Legend Of Resistance To Change, Hamid Tahbaz Tavakoli, Nader Ale Ebrahim, Arash Golnam
Nader Ale Ebrahim
Nothing is permanent except change. Many authors stress that the reason for the failure of many change initiatives can be found in resistance to change. Resistance to change introduces costs and delays into the change process that are difficult to anticipate but must be taken into consideration. Undoubtedly the resistance to change is key topic in change management and should be seriously considered to help the organization achieve advantages of the transformation. Considering the importance of resistance to change, this paper aims to delve deeper in this field through theoretical exposition of the concept, elaborating more on the literature involving …
Demystifying The Legend Of Resistance To Change, Hamid Tahbaz Tavakoli, Nader Ale Ebrahim, Arash Golnam
Demystifying The Legend Of Resistance To Change, Hamid Tahbaz Tavakoli, Nader Ale Ebrahim, Arash Golnam
Nader Ale Ebrahim
Nothing is permanent except change. Many authors stress that the reason for the failure of many change initiatives can be found in resistance to change. Resistance to change introduces costs and delays into the change process that are difficult to anticipate but must be taken into consideration. Undoubtedly the resistance to change is key topic in change management and should be seriously considered to help the organization achieve advantages of the transformation. Considering the importance of resistance to change, this paper aims to delve deeper in this field through theoretical exposition of the concept, elaborating more on the literature involving …
A Multi-Objective Linear Program Model To Test Hub-And-Spoke Networks As A Potential Air Force Deployment Alternative, Andrew J. Cullen
A Multi-Objective Linear Program Model To Test Hub-And-Spoke Networks As A Potential Air Force Deployment Alternative, Andrew J. Cullen
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this research is to develop a multiple-objective mixed-integer linear programming model that determines the feasibility of a new deployment paradigm, which offers greater flexibility to home station and deployed location civil engineers (CE) by applying hub-and-spoke networking. The research covers the histories of CE and Air and Space Expeditionary Force (AEF), current CE deployment needs, multiple-objective decision analysis, hub-and-spoke networking, and organizational behavior benefits of the new paradigm. The methodology section provides details on each objective, explains the model, defines weights, and explains the objective function’s calculation. Next, an analysis of the model’s resulting scenarios helps determine …
Lexicographic Goal Programming Approach For Portfolio Optimization, Mehdi Jafarian, Azizolah Jafari
Lexicographic Goal Programming Approach For Portfolio Optimization, Mehdi Jafarian, Azizolah Jafari
Mehdi Jafarian
The mean variance model of portfolio optimization that was introduced by Markowitz includes two conflicted objective functions. These two criteria, risk and return does not encompass all of the information about investment. Information like liquidity, annual dividends and performance in later years. Thus portfolio selection is a usual multi-objective decision making (MODM) problem. This paper will investigate the optimum portfolio for a private investor, taking into account 6 criteria. It is well known that GP, based on preemptive priorities and target values, has been successful in solving MODM problems. In this paper we classify the MODM model with consideration of …
From Automatic Identification And Data Capture (Aidc) To “Smart Business Process”: Preparing For A Pilot Integrating Rfid, S. F. Wamba, E. Lefebvre, Y. Bendavid, L.. A. Lefebvre
From Automatic Identification And Data Capture (Aidc) To “Smart Business Process”: Preparing For A Pilot Integrating Rfid, S. F. Wamba, E. Lefebvre, Y. Bendavid, L.. A. Lefebvre
Faculty of Informatics - Papers (Archive)
This paper examines the underlying logic behind the rules configured in a RFID middleware to support “smart business processes” in one retail supply chain. Through a detailed investigation of the underlying business processes, we will demonstrate how businesses rules can be defined, configured and refined in a RFID middleware. The results confirm that RFID technology is not a “Plug and Play” solution. RFID middleware configuration will require a high level of customization. Finally, this study allows the improvement of our understanding of the real potential of RFID technology in the supply chain context.