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Theory of constraints : public sector services for treasury documents

Gutomo, Rani; Biswan, Ali Tafriji - In: Public sector accountants and quantum leap : how far we …, (pp. 348-352). 2020

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A bi˗objective hub location-allocation model considering congestion

Ghodratnama, A.; Arbabi, H. R.; Azaron, A. - In: Operational research : an international journal 20 (2020) 4, pp. 2427-2466

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Traffic priority mechanisms

Zakharenko, Roman - In: Transportation science : a journal of the Institute for … 54 (2020) 5, pp. 1211-1224

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Quantifying Responses to Changes in the Jurisdiction of a Congestion Charge : A Study of the London Western Extension

Ait Bihi Ouali, Laila; Graham, Daniel J.; Musuuga, Davis - 2020

This paper assesses and quantifies responses to changes in the area over which the congestion charge is applied, with a successive focus on (i) an extension and (ii) a reduction in the size of the zone. We exploit the unanticipated nature of both the implementation and removal of London's...

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The secret to maximizing profitability : a business novel on how to successfully combine the theory of constraints, lean, and six sigma to drive profit margins to new levels

Sproull, Bob - 2020 - First edition

is the Theory of Constraints, and when it's combined with Lean and Six Sigma, true transformational improvements are sure … Sigma, and the Theory of Constraints as stand-alone improvement initiatives. By integrating Lean, Six Sigma and the Theory … of Constraints into a single improvement cycle, the author has developed a recipe that will maximize your return on …

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Reliable shop floor bottleneck detection for flow lines through process and inventory observations: the bottleneck walk

Roser, Christoph; Lorentzen, Kai; Deuse, Jochen - In: Logistics Research 8 (2015) 1, pp. 1-9

Bottleneck detection in manufacturing is the key to improving production efficiency and stability in order to improve capacity. Yet, common bottleneck detection methods in industry and academia lack either accuracy or practicability, or both, for dynamic systems. The new methodology is conducted...

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Network Congestion, Braess Paradox and Urban Expressway System

Dong, Baomin - 2015

Some paradoxes, such as 'The Braess Paradox,' persist in transportation networks. This paper studies the congestion properties in networks constituted by a set of circular and diffusive expressways. We use a model with a single origin/multiple destination (E-net) to depict the evening rush hour,...

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Congested Hubs, the EU Slot Regulation and Incentives to Invest

Gillen, David - 2015

We examine the slot management regime used in the EU and investigate how it may in the short run lead to inefficient outcomes and in the long run discourage support for expanded airport capacity. Slot administration is used to balance demand and supply when capacity is in short supply. Because...

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Financial Market Bottlenecks and the 'Openness' Mandate

Chang, Felix - 2015

Financial market infrastructures (“FMIs”), which facilitate the execution of financial transactions, exhibit such strong economies of scale that they are natural monopolies. In each market, production is controlled by a few dominant players. Federal courts have traditionally checked the...

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Tackling Traffic : The Economic Cost of Congestion in Metro Vancouver

Dachis, Benjamin - 2015

The hidden costs of congestion are between $500 million and $1.2 billion a year for the Metro Vancouver area, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In “Tackling Traffic: The Economic Cost of Congestion in Metro Vancouver,” author Benjamin Dachis finds that when congestion...

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