Provides background information about statistical process control, a technique for continuous quality improvement. Part of the Performance Excellence in the Wood Products Industry publication series.
This publication is the first in a series describing operations research (OR) techniques that can help forest products managers solve complex problems. It introduces basic concepts of models and probability. Part of ...
Explains how linear programming (an operations research method for optimizing the allocation of resources) is a useful tool for managers planning single or multiple manufacturing facilities. Includes step-by-step ...
A key problem faced by managers is how to allocate scarce resources among activities or projects. This publication describes linear programming (LP), a method of allocating resources in an optimal way. Part of the...
This series is all about connecting listeners to small scale farmers and ranchers. We come together to talk about their why, how they came to be where they are, challenges, joys, and how they keep going. We are grateful ...
Researchers designed and installed an ocean plastics exhibit at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, then evaluated visitor engagement and the exhibit's effects on their reported single-use plastic and plastic-related environmental stewardship goals.
Oregon Small Farm News is a free online newsletter that concentrates on both commercial small farm entrepreneurs as well as non-commercial small acreage landowners. Our focus embraces organic/biological and conventional farming systems ...