Journal of Production Research & Management
Volume 2, Issue 1-2-3 (2012)
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A Case Study of Scissor Cluster in Meerut City
Abstract: Usually small scale industrial clusters grow due to certain type of expertise of a community located at a location. It develops and grows due to the condition of the local market, availability of raw material and technical expertise of local people. Government policies help in the development of the industrial clusters at various locations. Some of the successful industrial clusters are sports goods industrial cluster in Meerut, hosiery industrial cluster …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-2-3, 2012 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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An Improvised Hybrid Heuristic Algorithm for Uncapacitated Facility Location Problems
Abstract: Uncapacitated facility location (UFL) problems have received wide attention of many researchers over the past decade, particularly owing to their extensive applicability. While many exact and heuristic algorithms have been developed to solve the UFL problems, most of them cannot guarantee hit ratio (HR) and average relative percent error (ARPE). This paper presents the development of a hybrid heuristic combining stepwise allocation of facilities heuristic procedure with greedy search procedure …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-2-3, 2012 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Product Replacement Strategies for Perishable Inventory Systems using Queuing Theory
Abstract: Inventory management plays a crucial role in managing production processes as well as the supply chains. The study of inventory systems with perishable products has a special significance as it influences the cost and revenue of a firm. Product replacement strategies act like safeguards to the retailers (firms) dealing with the business of perishable products. An inventory system with perishable products and product replacement is studied. A finite capacity multi-channel …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-2-3, 2012 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Customer Perception on the Acceptance and Performance of Internet Banking in Public Sector Banks
Abstract: Internet Banking is one of the most promising areas in which today’s banks deal with. They provide easy and simple method to the customers for various financial transactions without any hurdles. The advanced information technology provides full support to the banks for serving their customers. The acceptance of Internet banking has increased gradually and has attracted more and more customers towards banks. The performance can be one criterion on which …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-2-3, 2012 · pp. 25–36 Read article
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Production Control Mechanisms and POLCA Performance in a Divergent Production Line
Abstract: Production control mechanism is a critical element in today’s production situation, where production systems compete on quick response and resource efficiency. The purpose of a production control mechanism is to define the best time to release material and orders. POLCA is a simple production control mechanism that on one hand tries to reduce throughput time and on the other hand helps the manager to control work-in-process inventory. In addition to …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-2-3, 2012 · pp. 26–39 Read article
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Distancing From Statistical Hazards: A Pursuit Drivers Herald
Abstract: When the passive drivers meet with accidents, it seems painful. When miscreant drivers cause accidents one feels annoyed, and curses the nasty driver and also the system. Statistics promises help in at least one way- i.e. keeping the safe distance between the two vehicles. Statistically speaking, frequency/ probability of happening of accidents is inversely proportional to the distance. The distance forms a bell shape in normal stopping situations on the …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-2-3, 2012 · pp. 37–49 Read article
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Scheduling of PCB Assembly Using Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm
Abstract: This paper deals with the problem of scheduling ‘N’ printed circuit boards (PCBs) on a single machine equipped with an automatic component interchange mechanism. The total number of different components required to process all ‘N’ PCBs is greater than the capacity of the spool. If the essential components are not on the spool, then one or more component switches must take place earlier than the PCB can be processed. The …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-2-3, 2012 · pp. 43–59 Read article
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Life Expectancy Rate and Health Facilities in Kachchh District
Abstract: After earthquake due to industrialization, population is growing; so many private hospitals have opened for treatment of different diseases. But the rural areas are deprived of health facilities. In rural areas, 55.50% samples of families agreed that they had suffered from one or the other type of addiction. About 75% samples of rural families do not get pure drinking water. About 72% samples of families agree that they live in …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-2-3, 2012 · pp. 66–78 Read article
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Performance Measures in Lean Production Settings: A Case Study
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to outline how the performance measurement system of a large manufacturing unit has evolved since the implementation of a lean-based production system. In order to fulfill the purpose, this paper has been divided into four sections. The first section outlines the theoretical background and underlines the developments made in the fields of PMM and operations management over the last decades. The second part presents …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-2-3, 2012 · pp. 8–17 Read article