In this paper, a scaled independent component analysis (sICA) method is proposed for finding potential factors with more predictive power. The core idea is to improve the predictive effect of the model by giving more weight to those variables with stronger predictive power before estimating the...

In order to regulate work in process (WIP) to the desired value in the job shop production control system, capacity adjustment as an effective and efficient measure, which is typically achieved by flexible staffs and working time. In this paper, instead of traditional labour-oriented approaches,...

Prediction markets provide a promising approach for future event prediction. Most existing prediction markets are built upon auction mechanisms. Although powerful and flexible in some contexts to capture signals of events, these mechanisms 1) mix opinions from experts and amateurs; 2) require...