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Zero-defect manufacturing the approach for higher manufacturing sustainability in the era of industry 4.0: a position paper by Psarommatis, Foivos, Sousa, João, Mendonça, João Pedro, Kiritsis, Dimitris

“…For manufacturing companies, quality management is a key feature for increasing the competitiveness, productivity, profitability, and sustainability of their…”
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Constraint Energy Minimizing Generalized Multiscale Finite Element Method by Chung, Eric T., Efendiev, Yalchin, Leung, Wing Tat

“…In this paper, we propose Constraint Energy Minimizing Generalized Multiscale Finite Element Method (CEM-GMsFEM). The main goal of this paper is to design…”
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Level set-based topology optimization with overhang constraint: Towards support-free additive manufacturing by Wang, Yaguang, Gao, Jincheng, Kang, Zhan

“…This paper presents a level set-based topology optimization method considering the overhang constraint in additive manufacturing (AM) processes. Though the…”
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INFLUENCE OF INSTITUTIONAL CULTURE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS WITHIN CENTRAL RIFT REGION IN KENYA by Kiarie, Methodius Njoroge, Gakuu, Christopher, Kidombo, Harriet, Mwangi, Augustine Gatotoh

“…Objective: This research examined how institutional culture influences the implementation of rural electrification projects in Kenya's central riftregion…”
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An efficient method of logical expression constraint solving in path-oriented unit test by Wang, Yalan, Liu, Songyi, Wang, Yawen, Gong, Yunzhan

“…This paper extends the theory of constraint solving and presents a method to solve logical expression constraint problems existing in the process of generating…”
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Constraint acquisition by Bessiere, Christian, Koriche, Frédéric, Lazaar, Nadjib, O'Sullivan, Barry

“…Constraint programming is used to model and solve complex combinatorial problems. The modeling task requires some expertise in constraint programming. This…”
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Using neo-animism to revisit actors for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in S-D logic by Helkkula, Anu, Arnould, Eric J.

“…[Display omitted] To achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a marketing ecosystem composed only of human producers, customers/consumers, and…”
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Managing Constraints in a Machinery Company Using Theory of Constraints’ Thinking Process Tools. Case Study by Knop, Krzysztof

“…The main objective of this study is to present the practical application of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and its Thinking Process Tools (TPT) to identify,…”
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Internet of Things: Development Intelligent Programmable IoT Controller for Emerging Industry Applications by Chen, Ti-An, Chen, Shu-Chuan, Tang, William, Chen, Bo-Tsang

“…The Internet of Things (IoT) has become critical to the implementation of Industry 4.0. The successful operation of smart manufacturing depends on the ability…”
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Theory of constraints: review and bibliometric analysis by Ikeziri, Lucas Martins, Souza, Fernando Bernardi de, Gupta, Mahesh C., de Camargo Fiorini, Paula

“…This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) research i.e. a total of 1009 journal articles published since 1984. From a…”
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Betting against correlation: Testing theories of the low-risk effect by Asness, Cliff, Frazzini, Andrea, Gormsen, Niels Joachim, Pedersen, Lasse Heje

“…We test whether the low-risk effect is driven by leverage constraints and, thus, risk should be measured using beta versus behavioral effects and, thus, risk…”
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Optimising process flow in manufacturing: a study on standardisation and equipment capacity by Samakova, Jana, Babcanova, Dagmar, Czibula, Norbert

“…The main goal of a manufacturing company is to make a profit, which requires efficient in-house processes and smooth process flow. The key tools for increasing…”
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A fourth-order accurate finite volume method for ideal MHD via upwind constrained transport by Felker, Kyle Gerard, Stone, James M.

“…•A fourth-order accurate method for the numerical solution of the equations of ideal magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) is proposed.•The piecewise parabolic method…”
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Optimization of Ground Coffee Production Capacity using the Theory of Constraints at PT. XYZ by Ni’am, Minhajun, Sumiati, Sumiati

“…PT XYZ is a company engaged in the ground coffee processing industry, producing both Arabica and Robusta coffee. The company faces a production capacity issue,…”
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When inventories are not financial losses: a comparative analysis between lean and theory of constraints concepts for production synchronisation by Noal, Lúcio Cantarelli, Chaves, Bruna Tolino, Lacerda, Daniel Pacheco, Motta Morandi, Maria Isabel, Piran, Fabio Antonio Sartori

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Perceptions of growth-impeding constraints acting upon SMEs’ operations and the identification and use of transitionary paths to elevate them by Clegg, Ben

“…Purpose The purpose of this paper is to know which growth-impeding constraints are perceived to act upon operations of small- to medium-sized (SME) companies…”
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MODERATING EFFECT OF PROJECT SIZE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RISK MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT PERFORMANCE OF COUNTY-FUNDED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS by Kabue, Julius Mathenge, Gakuu, Christoper, Kidombo, Harriet, Mwangi, Augustine

“…Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the moderating effect of project size on the relationship between risk management and project…”
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107 Reducing delay to support patient flow; an innovative approach applying quality improvement by Clough, Stuart, Groop, Johan

“…BackgroundOur intervention was hospital-wide, conducted as a ‘spread and scale’ approach aiming to reducing patient delay across a large NHS teaching hospital…”
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Automatically improving constraint models in Savile Row by Nightingale, Peter, Akgün, Özgür, Gent, Ian P., Jefferson, Christopher, Miguel, Ian, Spracklen, Patrick

“…When solving a combinatorial problem using Constraint Programming (CP) or Satisfiability (SAT), modelling and formulation are vital and difficult tasks. Even…”
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Green Production Planning and Control for the Textile Industry by Using Mathematical Programming and Industry 4.0 Techniques by Tsai, Wen-Hsien

“…The textile industry is one of the world’s major sources of industrial pollution, and related environmental issues are becoming an ever greater concern. This…”
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