Scientific and technical information (STI) systems, in the wider sense of the term, have a long history of internationalism. The communication of research results has, from the earliest days, necessitated some form of international co‐ordination through, for example, learned societies and...

Purpose: This paper aims to compare the prognostic and visualisation capabilities of all the three simulation paradigms to identify their suitability and rigor in eliminating weaknesses and bottlenecks in a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) project. Design/methodology/approach: The paper uses an...

Purpose: In recent times, the idea of taking advantage of the benefits of simulation techniques and Six Sigma discipline altogether has led various organizations towards implementation of simulation tools within Six Sigma methodology. The purpose of this study is to provide a more comprehensive...

This was the opening paper to the Conference. The paper combines the historic experience of the author on solar radiation climatology built up over the last 50 years with a more detailed account of his contribution to a number of recent European funded projects dealing with solar radiation in...