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A case study approach to the supplier selection process
(2003)
This work presents a comparative evaluation of supplier selection processes in
different corporate environments using a multiple exploratory case study approach
and the ISO 9000 standards. The corporate environments ...
Modified loss functions and artificial neural networks in nonlinear multi-response optimization problems
(2008)
This work presents four case studies that are used to compare the suitability of several
techniques to solve multiple response optimization problems. The approaches compared
include linear regression using Lagrange ...
Metodología para el despliegue del plan estratégico en academia
(2006)
Strategic planning is an essential tool to increase the success of an organization. From
the formulation of the mission and vision, to the definition, deployment, and monitoring of
the established strategies, key metrics ...
The application of total productive maintenance (TPM) to operations and maintenance facilities of Tren Urbano; case study: motor bogie
(2006)
This work presents the development of a maintenance strategy with the objective to
increase efficiency, effectiveness and security of operations and processes of Tren
Urbano’s Operation and Maintenance Facilities. This ...
Diseño de un sistema de métricas para la Oficina de Compras en el Departamento de Finanzas del RUM
(2006)
The Balanced Score Card (BSC) is a continuous improvement methodology that
evaluates the performance of management in organizations. It helps to monitor and
control activities and enhance decision‐making processes. The ...
Relevant factors of multiple sclerosis in a group of a selected part of Puerto Rico
(2006)
This study’s objective is to identify which characteristics of persons with the
condition of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and a first order relative can predict its occurrence.
A questionnaire and logistics regression was ...
Definition and deployment of quality tools for quality and uptime improvement in a manufacturing environment
(2006)
In order to be able to prevail nowadays all companies must have knowledge of
the new technologies and advances that arise daily, specially the manufacturing sector
regulated by the FDA. As result of this, companies need ...
Aplicación de conceptos de gestión de proyectos y gestión de riesgo en el desarrollo de productos nuevos en el campo de tecnología de información
(2005)
Small software development companies exhibit poor response toward risk because they either do not have a formal risk management approaches or rely on an informal one. This project presents the development of an innovative ...
Reducción del tiempo de procesamiento para una máquina recogido y depósito aplicando sistemas de hormigas
(2006)
This thesis uses the main concepts of “Ant Colony” optimization to develop a heuristic to
find a setup that minimizes the pick time for a Fuji IP III pick and place machine. This
heuristic can be used for board assembling ...
A neural networks method to predict activity coefficients for binary systems based on molecular functional group contribution
(2006)
Artificial neural network (ANN) techniques and functional group contributions
were used to develop an algorithm to predict chemical activity coefficients. The ANN
algorithm was trained using experimental ...