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Operations Research: Transportation Problem: A Special Case for Linear Programming Problems

Explains how to use linear programming (a mathematics-based planning exercise) to find the best way to allocate scarce resources--labor, materials, machines, capital--so that costs are minimized and profits maximized. ...

James E. Reeb, Scott Leavengood | Jun 2002 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Statistical Process Control: Part 3, Pareto Analysis and Check Sheets

Describes how to use Pareto analysis to identify and prioritize quality control problems in a manufacturing environment. Includes how to identify nonconformities, their frequency and their impacts. Part of the ...

Scott Leavengood, James E. Reeb | Jan 2002 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Statistical Process Control: Part 4, Flowcharts

Describes how to develop accurate flowcharts for manufacturing processes, as a tool in quality improvement and cost reduction. Includes macro-level and micro-level flowcharts. Part of the Performance Excellence in the Wood Products Industry publication series.

Scott Leavengood, James E. Reeb | Jan 2002 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Operations Research: Using Duality and Sensitivity Analysis to Interpret Linear Programming Solutions

Introduces and explains how to use duality theory and sensitivity analysis to interpret linear programming solutions. Part of the Performance Excellence in the Wood Products Industry publication series.

James E. Reeb, Scott Leavengood | Apr 2000 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Statistical Process Control: Part 1, An Introduction

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.

Scott Leavengood, James E. Reeb | Jun 1999 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Operations Research: An Introduction to Models and Probability Concepts

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 ...

James E. Reeb, Scott Leavengood | Oct 1998 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Operations Research: Using the Graphical Method to Solve Linear Programs

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 ...

James E. Reeb, Scott Leavengood | Oct 1998 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Operations Research: Using the Simplex Method to Solve Linear Programming Maximization Problems

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...

James E. Reeb, Scott Leavengood | Oct 1998 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)