Papers and Articles on Operations Management: Modelling Articles

Investigation into manufacture\distribution relationships - Modelling Article

ARTICLE DESCRIPTION: Simulation is a useful tool in the identification of information networks necessary to improve the chain between manufacturing and distribution.

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The Business-Process model of enterprise - Modelling Article

ARTICLE DESCRIPTION: A model which, in conjunction with methodology, is already finding favour as an improvement tool and as a mean of formulating strategy.

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Collection & analysis of shop floor data using a spreadsheet - Modelling Article

ARTICLE DESCRIPTION: Describes a model which can be used for collecting shop floor data relating to manufacturing processes.

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Service level and safety stock based on probability - Modelling Article

ARTICLE DESCRIPTION: A structured approach to stock management can assist in setting service level targets. Describes how statistical safety stock calculations can be used to develop a stock model, and target service levels which businesses can afford.

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Using computer simulation for line-balancing: a manufacturing case study - Modelling Article

ARTICLE DESCRIPTION: This article describes the use of simulation as part of the planning process before implementation of new machinery in a manufacturing environment. The focus of the simulation study is on the technique of line balancing in a product focused (line) layout. The author describes ho... read article...

Diagnosing the integrity of your performance measurement system - Modelling Article

ARTICLE DESCRIPTION: The aim of the research and development work being carried out on Integrated Performance Measurement Systems at the Centre for Strategic Manufacturing in the University of Strathclyde is to develop a Reference Model and an Audit Method for a robust and integrated performance mea... read article...

Reducing Safety Stocks By Improving Forecast Accuracy - Modelling Article

ARTICLE DESCRIPTION: A great deal is written about forecasting methods, but very little about how to deal with forecast error in the practical sense of how much safety stock is needed to allow for forecast error when placing manufacturing or purchase orders.

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New tanks and pipes simulation - Modelling Article

ARTICLE DESCRIPTION: AutoSimulation announced the availability of AutoMod V9.0 3-D graphical simulation software used for modelling complex manufacturing and material handling systems. Enhancements include: Tanks and Pipes module; pathmover system and AutoStat. The new Tanks and Pipes module for con... read article...

Cellular Manufacturing Implementation In A Project-Based Organisation - Modelling Article

ARTICLE DESCRIPTION: This article documents a case study that investigates challenges concerned with cellular manufacturing in a project-based organisation...

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Using a Simulation Model for Capacity Management - Modelling Article

ARTICLE DESCRIPTION: A simulation model has been constructed of a valve manufacturing plant with the aim of assessing capacity requirements in response to a forecast increase in demand.

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