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Decision Support in Commodities Investment : An Expert System Application

Gulati, Anil; Yasin, Mahmoud M. - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 94 (1994) 1, pp. 23-27

Presents an application of an expert system in the commodities market. The system is designed to facilitate decision making with regard to when to buy and sell. This system has several attractive features which make it very appealing to users without much computer background. Executives of large...

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Effectiveness of Information System Downsizing : A Survey of the Top IS Users

Udo, Godwin J.; Kick, Russell C. - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 94 (1994) 2, pp. 16-22

The information system downsizing trend has been on the increase during the last five years because of extreme pressures brought about by the slow economy and intense global competition. The major benefit of downsizing is cost saving or cost avoidance, though reports of downsizing show that not...

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DSS for Job Shop Machine Scheduling

Jacobs, Larry W.; Lauer, Joachim - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 94 (1994) 4, pp. 15-23

Presents a microcomputer‐based interactive decision support system (DSS) to assist managers to improve decision making for machine scheduling in a job shop environment. The system downloads data from a factory information system, and schedules work into the appropriate work centres. The system...

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User acceptance of microcomputer technology: An empirical test

Igbaria, M - In: Omega 21 (1993) 1, pp. 73-90

The study tested the determinants of user acceptance of microcomputer technology among 519 managers. Results provided moderate support for the proposed model and the pattern of linkages specified among the study variables. Results showed that computer experience had strong direct and indirect...

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Microcomputers versus Mainframes: Use among Logistics and Marketing Professionals

Mentzer, John T.; Gandhi, Nimish - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 23 (1993) 3, pp. 3-10

One concern for logistics managers is the use of new technology. Such an example of technology utilization is the use of computers by managers in logistics. Investigates the nature and extent to which mainframe and personal computers are used by logistics management, in contrast to the related...

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Unix Today

Anjard, Ronald P. - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 93 (1993) 6, pp. 23-27

Identifies Unix as the third wave of computer systems and one which is already on the horizon and rapidly approaching. Outlines the history of the development of Unix; the reasons why, to date, the Unix system has failed as an effective competitor in the marketplace; and what is being done to...

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Microcomputers and Small Businesses in Bahrain

Khan, Emdad H.; Khan, Golam M. - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 92 (1992) 6, pp. 24-28

Presents some findings about information processing with microcomputers by small firms in Bahrain. Identifies the usual …

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Visualizing Business Rules in Corporate Databases

Chen, Ye‐Sho; Segarra, Gabriela; Pete Chong, P. - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 92 (1992) 7, pp. 3-8

Describes an innovative pictorial representation of business rules which clarifies the interrelationships of data entities and semantic constraints to enhance the communication among different levels of management. This pictorial representation scheme can be implemented using a set of...

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Microcomputer Simulation for Teaching Operations Management

Batley, T.W. - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 11 (1991) 1, pp. 5-13

Present and potential uses of microcomputers in teaching operations and production management are examined …. Microcomputers are generally available to most students and managers. Difficulties lie in developing the most effective learning … methods using microcomputers instead of expecting students to self‐learn entirely by working their way through a program …

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Transport Selection: Computer Modelling in a Spreadsheet Environment

Tyworth, John E. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 21 (1991) 7, pp. 28-36

Trade‐offs among logistics cost and service elements often make transport selection analysis difficult, especially when demand is uncertain and carriers offer different rates and services. The spreadsheet environment offers a powerful, manager‐friendly medium for analysing these...

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