Response Surface Methodology (RSM) is a metamodelbased optimization method. Its strategy is to explore small subregions of the parameter space in succession instead of attempting ...
Simulation of existing systems can reinforce a Subject Matter Expert’s gut feelings. However, it is more difficult to develop intuition for proposed systems, particularly when c...
Martin J. Miller, David M. Ferrin, Marshall Ashby,...
The need for interoperability of information systems among supply chain partners has been recognized. A number of standards have been or are being developed to ensure interoperabi...
Sanjay Jain, Frank Riddick, Andreas Craens, Deogra...
The requirements on production systems and their planning and control systems are constantly growing. Systems have to be flexible and provide viable solutions at the same time. Di...
Mark Aufenanger, Wilhelm Dangelmaier, Christoph La...
This paper studies the problem of real time yard crane dispatching in container terminals. Many technologies, including transponders, RFID and GPS have been used in the container ...
Xi Guo, Shell-Ying Huang, Wen-Jing Hsu, Malcolm Yo...