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This process looks fine – until you do the math

Here’s a classic factory issue. The current work process (see illustration below) appears normal to many people, but not to ...

12 home improvement tools under $20 that are actually worth buying

If your toolbox is missing the basics, projects get harder fast. These inexpensive tools cover the gaps most people overlook.

The Best Sports Predictors Focus on The Process, Not Just Results

Every sports fan knows the feeling. You call a game perfectly— maybe you saw the Lakers’ defensive holes before anyone else, or you knew the Bills would struggle against man coverage. But instead of ...
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Identification and Prioritization of Lean Supply Chain Management Factors Using Analytical Hierarchy Process

Abstract: The main objective of this research is to identify and prioritize the influential factors of Lean Supply Chain Management (LSCM). This research uses a thorough literature review and ...
IEEE

An Estimation of Distribution Algorithm With Resampling and Local Improvement for an Operation Optimization Problem in Steelmaking Process

Abstract: This article studies an operation optimization problem in a steelmaking process. Shortly before the tapping of molten steel from the basic oxygen furnace (BOF), end-point control measures ...