Production management aims to maximize profit by increasing salable output while reducing the cost related with … inspection result triggers a machine's repair, if needed. Inspection related cost includes fixed and variable cost of inspection … capacity, Yield Loss Cost generated due to unsalable throughput, and delivery delay cost caused by inspection flow-time. The …

studying the dynamics of intermodal transportation solutions in the context of hinterland networks from a cost, carbon … emissions and modal shift perspective. We show that maximizing the modal shift is harmful for both cost and carbon emissions and … that there is a carbon optimal level of modal shift. We also show that even if transportation cost and carbon emissions …

certification. The findings have implications for managers and for certification bodies. Managers should understand that cost …