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Dynamic Process Improvement [PDF]

open access: yesOperations Research, 1989
This paper explores the economics of investing in gradual process improvement, a key component, with empirically supported importance, of the well known Just-in-Time and Total Quality Control philosophies. We formulate a Markov decision process, analyze it, and apply it to the problem of setup reduction and process quality improvement.
Fine, Charles H., Porteus, Evan L.
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Performance Analysis and Improvement of Bank of Industry and Mine Working Capital Facility Processes Based on Process Mining Approach [PDF]

open access: yesمطالعات مدیریت کسب و کار هوشمند, 2021
Banks have complex, long processes and activities with many points of control and approval, especially for facility processes. The survival of these institutions, providing quality and fast services and customer satisfaction requires improvement and ...
ehsan allah Khoshkhoy Nilash   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Spatial prediction of soil acidity and nutrients for site-specific soil management in Bedele district, Southwestern Ethiopia

open access: yesAgriculture & Food Security, 2021
Background Understanding the spatial variability of soil properties is useful to tailor site-specific agricultural inputs to enhance crop production on a sustainable basis.
Gedefa Sori   +2 more
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A model for genuineness detection in genetically and phenotypically similar maize variety seeds based on hyperspectral imaging and machine learning

open access: yesPlant Methods, 2022
Background Variety genuineness and purity are essential indices of maize seed quality that affect yield. However, detection methods for variety genuineness are time-consuming, expensive, require extensive training, or destroy the seeds in the process ...
Keling Tu   +9 more
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Sustainable electronics product design and manufacturing: State of art review

open access: yesInternational Journal of Sustainable Engineering, 2021
The paper reviews the studies on sustainable electronics reported in the literature and determines opportunities through which the expansion of sustainable electronic products is possible.
KJ Manjunatheshwara, S Vinodh
doaj   +1 more source

Architecting an Open-Source IIoT Framework for Real-Time Control and Monitoring in the Bioleaching Industry

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2023
Electronic waste (e-waste) contains toxic elements causing an important impact on environmental and human health. However, the presence of valuable metals, such as copper or gold, among others, make recycling a necessity for obtaining an alternative ...
Marta I. Tarrés-Puertas   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Collaborative Engineering Environments. Two Examples of Process Improvement [PDF]

open access: yes, 1998
Companies are recognising that innovative processes are determining factors in competitiveness. Two examples from projects in aircraft development describe the introduction of collaborative engineering environments as a way to improve engineering ...
Bijwaard, D.J.A.   +2 more
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The Role of Anode Manufacturing Processes in Net Carbon Consumption

open access: yesMetals, 2016
Carbon anodes are consumed in electrolysis cells during aluminum production. Carbon consumption in pre-bake anode cells is 400–450 kg C/t Al, considerably higher than the theoretical consumption of 334 kg C/t Al.
Khalil Khaji, Mohammed Al Qassemi
doaj   +1 more source

The Effect of Process Improvement Practices on Manufacturing Competitiveness of Apparel Factories

open access: yesJournal of Technology Management & Innovation, 2020
Process improvement practices (PIP) are being used as ways to improve manufacturing competitiveness (MC) but their overall effect in apparel factories have not been well quantified.
Jared R. Ocampo   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Capital Improvement Plan Environmental Assessment Process [PDF]

open access: yes, 2000
This report contains one explicit mention of Waller Creek and how a Convention Center 66" Water Transmission Line Relocation resulted in a recommendation for the restoration of Waller Creek banks.This report outlines the current requirements for ...
Lyday, Mike
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