An agent-based dynamic information network for supply chain management [PDF]
One of the main research issues in supply chain management is to improve the global efficiency of supply chains. However, the improvement efforts often fail because supply chains are complex, are subject to frequent changes, and collaboration and ...
Ahn, H, Lee, H
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Octree-based production of near net shape components [PDF]
Near net shape (NNS) manufacturing refers to the production of products that require a finishing operation of some kind. NNS manufacturing is important because it enables a significant reduction in: machining work, raw material usage, production time ...
Corney, J.R. +4 more
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The context of REDD+ in the Lao People's Democratic Republic: drivers, agents and institutions [PDF]
This report explores the drivers (both direct and indirect) of deforestation and forest degradation and discusses the political, economic and social opportunities and constraints that will influence the design and implementation of REDD+ in Laos.
Castella, Jean-Christophe +6 more
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Optimal Outsourcing Strategy Determination and Pricing Model in Dual-Channel Supply Chain under Uncertainty [PDF]
In the past, traditional channel or retailer was used for selling products but with the development of e-commerce, a large company in the world considers another sale channel like websites. Considering the existence of two channels for sale, choosing the
Mahboobeh Honarvar, Hossein Rezaee
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Innovation activity of industrial enterprises is one of the most important prerequisites for the socio-economic development of the country. Innovations contribute to the growth of labor productivity, value added and profit, and, consequently, to an ...
S. O. Ishchuk, L. Yo. Sozanskyy
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Experimental study and numerical modelling of woven fabric kenaf fiber composites hybrid adhesively bonded-bolted joints [PDF]
Couple with natural fiber composite parts, hybrid joints provide better joint strength than using separate joints. There are limited studies on structures response and strength prediction work on hybrid joints that limits its applicability.
Lee, Sim Yee
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Growth Slowdown Under Central Planning: A Model of Poor Incentives [PDF]
Centrally planned economies tend to be less efficient than economies in which agents are free to choose their output targets, as well as the means to meet them.
Brixiová, Zuzana, Bulír, Aleš
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Multi-objective discrete particle swarm optimisation algorithm for integrated assembly sequence planning and assembly line balancing [PDF]
In assembly optimisation, assembly sequence planning and assembly line balancing have been extensively studied because both activities are directly linked with assembly efficiency that influences the final assembly costs.
Ab Rashid, Mohd Fadzil Faisae +2 more
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Management and Control of Domestic Smart Grid Technology [PDF]
Emerging new technologies like distributed generation, distributed storage, and demand-side load management will change the way we consume and produce energy.
Bakker, Vincent +4 more
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Linking design and manufacturing domains via web-based and enterprise integration technologies [PDF]
The manufacturing industry faces many challenges such as reducing time-to-market and cutting costs. In order to meet these increasing demands, effective methods are need to support the early product development stages by bridging the gap of communicating
Cheung, Wai Ming +2 more
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