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Showing 1 to 20 of 55 for “"Planning Strategy"”.
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Evaluating demand planning strategy in the retail channel
… decided to introduce a Build to Plan fulfillment strategy. Dell has been known for its direct consumer strategy and the retail channel adds an additional stage in the supply chain between Dell and the end consumer. This change impacts the visibility of true demand, resulting in the bullwhip …
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Two-Dimensional Computer-Generated Ornamentation Using a User-Driven Global Planning Strategy
… and implemented utilizing a user-driven global planning strategy, to help guide the generation of two-dimensional ornament. The system allows for the creation of beautiful organic ornamental 2D art which follows a user-defined curve. We present the application, the algorithmic approaches used, …
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Connecting the past to the present : a planning strategy for urban national historical parks
… of Technology, Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning; and, (M. Arch. in Advanced Studies)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1976.
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A study of a coordinated path planning strategy for a fleet of unmanned surface ships in the presence of static obstacles
This thesis addressed the problem of path planning for a fleet of unmanned surface ships in the presence of static obstacles. The aim of this study is to propose a new strategy to avoid potential collisions with static obstacles and each ship. In addition, the objective of the proposed strategy is …
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The Process of Research in Developing an Effective Local Tourism Planning Strategy and Policy - A Community Based Tourism Model from Malta
… has provided a new and alternative method for planning tourism through an Integrated Approach to the Management of Tourism. There are two models that have been designed to allow this approach to be successful; these are The Tourism Planning Triangle and the 10-Stage CTS Process for Tourism …
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Capacity planning in a general supply chain with multiple contract types
In this thesis, we study capacity planning in a general supply chain that contains multiple products, processes, and resources. We consider situations with demand uncertainty, outsourcing contracts, and option contracts. We develop efficient and practical algorithms to address the following three …
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FALCON: Fine-Time-Measurement to Approach, Localize, and Track RF Targets via Drone Networks
… navigation. In addition, we propose a new flight planning strategy to simultaneously approach and localize a target to enable higher resolution sensory measurements and to realize approaching-critical tasks in a mission in addition to localization and tracking. For that, we propose to jointly …
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Towards a Normative Theory of Advertising Media Planning: A Case Study of the Cable Television Industry
The absence of a comprehensive theory of media planning remains a distinct problem for those involved in this aspect of advertising, precluding their ability to know what can be done to create media plans that predict precisely advertising's effects on the target audience. To understand fully the …
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Adaptive Reuse for Aging Populations in Shrinking Cities
… underexamined potential of adaptive reuse as a planning strategy for supporting aging populations in shrinking cities. Adaptive reuse is a unique city building technique that aims to extend building lifespan, revitalize neighbourhoods, and promote sustainability through reuse of vacant, …
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Measurement and evaluation of alternative planning strategies
Strategic Planning is a function practiced by most public and private sector organizations. Most managers are familiar with the concept of strategic planning and associated processes. There has been some research in the field of management focusing on the alternatives to strategic planning …
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Vehicle Axle Detection and Spacing Calibration Using MEMS Accelerometer
… role in both pavement maintenance and highway planning strategy. An advanced microelectromechanical system (MEMS) accelerometer for vehicle classification based on axle count and spacing was designed, tested, and applied to the pavement. Vehicle-pavement interaction was collected by the …
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An Expected Entropy Reduction (EER) Approach to Target Tracking in Maritime Environment for On-board Camera
… the Bayesian filtering technique. A sensor planning strategy based on expected entropy reduction (EER) is developed to select optimal sensor field of view (FoV) locations such that the expected entropy reduction is maximized.
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Contributions to planning and analysis of accelerated testing
… analysis of ALT/ADT data and planning of ALT/ADT experiments are still a challenging task in the face of cost and estimation precision considerations.This dissertation first reviews the basic concepts and existing methods related to ALTs/ADTs,and then proposes a new approach to …
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Design of a Support Tool for Citizens Engaging in Urban Planning Online
Online engagement in urban planning is accessible and convenient, but lacks face-to-face expert feedback and support. This research undertakes design of online support for lay citizens, to complement online participation environments. The design examines multiple planning strategy alternatives at …
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Object localization and identification for autonomous operation of surface marine vehicles
… and is used to compute safe maneuvering and path planning strategy that conforms to the established marine navigation rules. These algorithms can be used in association with existing tools, such as LiDAR and GPS, to enable a completely autonomous marine vehicle.
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A Greedy Search Algorithm for Maneuver-Based Motion Planning of Agile Vehicles
… search algorithm for maneuver-based motion planning of agile vehicles. In maneuver-based motion planning, vehicle maneuvers are solved offline and saved in a library to be used during motion planning. From this library, a tree of possible vehicle states can be generated through the search …
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The development of the contested city form of Shenzhen, China
… historical, cultural, political, economic, urban planning, and architectural factors that have saliently affected the city form development of Shenzhen, China, which is illustrated extensively. Zone, City, and Regional Nexus are three key terms that characterize the three phases of Shenzhen's …
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Manufacturing recovery : a networked approach to green job creation in Massachusetts Gateway cities
In this thesis, I compare workforce development planning in Lawrence and Lowell, Massachusetts, two of the state's older industrial "Gateway" cities. I specifically examine local planning processes around job creation in the clean technology (clean tech) sector. Contradicting the notion of the …
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Conspiracy to Raid the Revenue Authority with Special Emphasis on Tax Avoidance Under the South African Legal Regime
… the law the case might appear to be" In any tax planning strategy, the best option is to receive an amount [that] does not attract any tax at all "[H]onesty in regard to tax matters is often something different and ... less than the rest of our lives”
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