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Showing 1 to 20 of 177 for “"Operational Research"”.
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A critique of the practice and methodology of operational research
The findings of a research project, conducted at Sheffield City Polytechnic between 1987 and 1992, are presented. The research was aimed at describing the work and methodology of operational research practitioners in the UK, and at promoting effectiveness in OR practice. In-depth interviews were …
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An evaluation of cluster analysis and related multivariate techniques for operational research
… An Addenda is included which describes several operational research case studies using these methods. Computer programs are given for the most successful of the newly introduced cluster methods, and an extensive reference section is also included.
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Modeling of Spaza shop operations using soft and hard operational research techniques
… about an application framework of soft and hard operational research (OR) techniques used to address the performance of micro-enterprises with Spaza shops in Western Cape as a specific case study. The techniques include Strategic Options Development and Analysis (SODA) using Causal mapping and …
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Bridging the knowledge gap: Operational research to improve access to health care in Ethiopia
Contains fulltext : 183418.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Open Access)
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Developing decision support for Foodbank South Africa's allocation system: an application of operational research techniques to aid decision-making at a not-for-profit organization
There is a dearth of research on the application of hard Operational Research (OR) techniques (simulation, linear programming, goal programming, etc.) in determining optimal ordering, inventory and allocation policies for goods within distribution systems in developing countries. This study aims to …
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Space Systems Conceptual Design. Analysis methods for engineering-team support.
The research can be placed in the framework of designing methods for complex systems focused on the conceptual design phase of the systems’ life-cycle. More specifically, the methods presented here belong to the category of Operational Research methods. They aim at the creation of design and …
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Artificial Neural Networking as a Decision Tool for Natural Gas Investment
<p>With the growing interest in the Marcellus Shale and its natural gas deposits, there are opportunities to purchase and hold land for investment purposes. A robust decision tool is needed to help guide investors towards the most profitable properties. Artificial neural networks have many unique …
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Conceitos de controle e de pesquisa operacional na gestão da produção: "uma aplicação da descrição por dinâmica industrial e das noções de realimentação de informação e de hierarquias"
… and sequencing) using some algorithms of Operational Research. With this objective, we have tried to add to the present description of Industrial Dynamics the concepts of discrete decision functions and the organization and change of files. System Simulation is used as a technique for …
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Outcome feedback in physiotherapy: What works for whom in which circumstances?
A realist evaluation study researching the impact of feeding back patient reported outcome measures to patients with shoulder pain and the impact on behaviour.
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Mathematical Models of Seaside Operations in Container Ports and their Solution
Operational Research and Optimization are fundamental disciplines which, for decades, provided the real-world with tools for solving practical problems. Many such problems arise in container ports. Container terminals are important assets in modern economies. They constitute an important means of …
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Large deviations
Contains fulltext : mmubn000001_202791335.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Open Access)
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Models and Methodologies to Address Emerging Needs in Network and Supply Chain Optimization
… of the approaches is presented along with future research direction for the problem. Finally, Chapter 4 pursues a quantitative risk assessment of the complete poultry supply chain in China. This work is supported by collaborators in biological engineering, poultry science and numerous companies …
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Modelling the Perinatal Network System
… is taken incorporating a Management Science / Operational Research perspective. The subject is the Perinatal Network System, which is described, analysed and modelled. An illustrative Case Study is taken of an English local neonatal unit, where new-born babies are cared for. The focus is High …
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A study of competitive bidding with particular reference to the construction industry
This thesis describes an operational research study applying decision theory and quantitative methods to the problems of competitive bidding. The study was provided with data and information by four English building construction companies. First a preliminary feasibility study was conducted which …
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Dynamic Lot Sizing and Scheduling in a Multi-Item Production System
<p>In this research, algorithms are developed to address the problem of dynamic lot sizing and scheduling in a single level (or single operation) production system. This research deviates from previous research in this area in that it does not have the kind of assumptions regarding the real world …
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Allocation of Public Resources: Bringing Order to Chaos
<p>Science Olympiad (SO) is a team-based academic competition involving multiple subject areas (Events) with arcane rules governing the team composition. Add to the mix parental contention over which student(s) get on the “All-Star” team, and you have a potentially explosive situation. This project …
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Optimization Models Addressing Emergency Management Decisions During a Mass Casualty Incident Response
… problem with discrete optimization. Using our operational research knowledge to model mass casualty incidents, we seek to provide solutions and insights for the emergency managers. This dissertation proposes a novel deterministic model to optimize the casualty transportation and treatment …
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Xqx Based Modeling For General Integer Programming Problems
We present a new way to model general integer programming (IP) problems with in- equality and equality constraints using XQX. We begin with the definition of IP problems folloby their practical applications, and then present the existing XQX based models to handle such problems. We then present our …
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Using MTWS for human-in-the-loop C2 organizational experiments
… Architectures for Command and Control (A2C2) research project is examining issues in joint command and control, focusing on organizational adaptation. The project includes a series of "human-in-the-loop" experiments at the Naval Postgraduate School. The experiments are in three tiers, ranging …
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Discrete optimization of upgrade scheduling
A primary objective of the mission to meet climate change goals of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is to transition from fossil fuels to zero-emission energy. Fossil fuel production and transportation account for approximately half of the GHG emissions in Canada, making transitioning to …
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