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Base-stock control for single-product tandem make-to-stock systems
(Kluwer Academic Publishers; Chapman and Hall ; Springer Science+Business Media, 1997-01)
In this paper, we consider a multiple-stage tandem production/inventory system producing a single product. Processing time at each stage is assumed to have a general stationary processing time distribution. The cost of ...
Non-invasive measurement of three dimensional joint angles: Development and evaluation of a computer-aided system for measuring working postures
(Elsevier, 1987-08)
A new system was developed to analyze work posture in order to measure the three-dimensional body angles required as inputs to a biomechanical strength prediction model. This system was non-invasive and required no ...
Evaluating posture behavior during seated tasks
(Elsevier, 1991-12)
A method was developed to evaluate posture behavior of the trunk, neck, eye, and upper extremity in three-dimensional space during the performance of static, seated tasks. Body postures were measured using an ultrasonic ...
A comparative analysis of participatory ergonomics programs in U.S. and Japan manufacturing plants
(Elsevier, 1989-04)
The use of a participative approach to ergonomics is growing in countries throughout the world. This paper compares and contrasts Participatory Ergonomics programs in two U.S. and two Japanese manufacturing plants. All ...
An ergonomic analysis of the ladder climbing activity
(Elsevier, 1990-07)
Injuries from slips, falls and overexertion during ladder climbing activities are common in both occupational and non-occupational environments. Little is known, however, about the task, equipment, and user parameters which ...
Planning horizons for the deterministic capacity problem
(Elsevier, 1981)
We consider the problem of determining the optimal timing and sizing of new facility construction under a continuous technology model of possible sizes. The rate of convergence of short to long run optimal policies is ...
Pricing of point-to-point bandwidth contracts
(Springer-Verlag, 2005-06)
In this paper we consider the pricing of point-to-point bandwidth leasing contracts and options. The underlying asset of these contracts is a point-to-point telecommunications connection. Due to the network structure the ...
Monitoring behavior in manual and automated scheduling systems
(Elsevier, 1993-12)
Human monitoring behavior in manual and automated scheduling systems is examined through an experiment that required the subjects to perform scheduling and monitoring tasks. The task required the assignment of a series of ...
Effect of handle height on lower-back loading in cart pushing and pulling
(Elsevier, 1991-04)
This paper presents results of a study conducted to estimate lower back loadings in cart pushing and pulling. Experiments were conducted in the laboratory using a cart. Six subjects with different weights (ranging from 50 ...
Risk-sensitive sizing of responsive facilities
(Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company, 2008-04)
We develop a risk-sensitive strategic facility sizing model that makes use of readily obtainable data and addresses both capacity and responsiveness considerations. We focus on facilities whose original size cannot be ...