Abstract In this paper we present a mathematical model of a generic manufacturing system. The quality of the manufactured product is captured through one or more of its critical design/process parameters. Managers often face the dilemma of which product/process is to be singled out for...

In this note we consider a multi-product environment where production lot-sizing and investing for quality improvement in several production processes are desired. We develop a mathematical model for addressing this important problem. We use our model to calculate the optimal lot-sizes and the...

The increase in cost of supplies and services is outpacing the increase in revenues at many hospitals. To address this cost increase hospitals are seeking more efficient ways to store and manage vast inventories of medical supplies. A parsimonious and efficient inventory system which we call...

Quantitative models and computer-based tools are essential for making decisions in today's business environment. These tools are of particular importance in the rapidly growing area of supply chain management. This volume is a unified effort to provide a systematic summary of the large variety...