Applications of Operations Research and Management Science: Case Studies (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science Book 229)

This book includes case studies that examine the application of operations research to improve or increase efficiency in industry and operational activities. This collection of ℓ́ℓliving case studiesℓ́ℓ is all based on the authorℓ́ℓs 30-year career of consulting and advisory work. These true-to life industrial applications illustrate the research and development of solutions, as well as potential implementation and integration problems that may occur when adopting these methods into a business. Among the topics covered in the chapters include optimization in circuit board manufacturing, Decision Support System (DSS) for plant loading and dispatch planning, as well as development of important test procedures for tyre and pharma industry with shelf life constraints. In particular, the study on deckle optimization should be of great help to managers in paper industry and consultants for development of deckle optimization software. The application of operations research throughout the industry makes it an ideal guide for industrial executives, professionals and practitioners responsible for quality and productivity improvement This book includes case studies that examine the application of operations research to improve or increase efficiency in industry and operational activities. This collection of ђ́جliving case studіеѕђ́ح is all based on the authorђ́ةs 30-year career of consulting and advisory work. These true-to life industrial applications illustrate the research and development of solutions, as well as potential implementation and integration problems that may occur when adopting these methods into a business. Among the topics covered in the chapters include optimization in circuit board manufacturing, Decision Support System (DSS) for plant loading and dispatch planning, as well as development of important test procedures for tyre and pharma industry with shelf life constraints. In particular, the study on deckle optimization should be of great help to managers in paper industry and consultants for development of deckle optimization software. The application of operations research throughout the industry makes it an ideal guide for industrial executives, professionals and practitioners responsible for quality and productivity improvement This book includes case studies that examine the application of operations research to improve or increase efficiency in industry and operational activities. This collection of ĺlliving case studiesĺl is all based on the authorĺls 30-year career of consulting and advisory work. These true-to life industrial applications illustrate the research and development of solutions, as well as potential implementation and integration problems that may occur when adopting these methods into a business. Among the topics covered in the chapters include optimization in circuit board manufacturing, Decision Support System (DSS) for plant loading and dispatch planning, as well as development of important test procedures for tyre and pharma industry with shelf life constraints. In particular, the study on deckle optimization should be of great help to managers in paper industry and consultants for development of deckle optimization software. The application of operations research throughout the industry makes it an ideal guide for industrial executives, professionals and practitioners responsible for quality and productivity improvement Front Matter....Pages i-xx Material Optimization in Web Manufacturing....Pages 1-17 Optimization in PCB Manufacturing....Pages 19-35 A Statistical Procedure for Minimizing In Vivo Tests for Quality Control of Vaccines....Pages 37-49 Plant Loading and Dispatch Planning....Pages 51-89 Deckle Optimization in Paper Industry....Pages 91-135 A Scientific Tool for Workforce Management in BPO Companies....Pages 137-160 Intelligent Modeling and Practical Solutions....Pages 161-213 Modelling Optimum Utilization of Irrigation Resources....Pages 215-230 Statistics for Measuring Tyre Contact Patch....Pages 231-247 A Case Study that Lead to New Designs....Pages 249-266 Back Matter....Pages 267-270