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Achieving Six Sigma rating in a system simulation model
(Researchgate, 2006-06)This paper describes an approach for achieving Six Sigma rating in Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) criteria measured through a system Discrete Event Simulation (DES) model. Lean manufacturing techniques are utilised at the Improve ... -
Active Learning in Classrooms Using online Tools: Evaluating Pear-Deck for Students' Engagement
(IEEE, 2018-11)Student engagement in classroom has always been a huge challenge for instructors. Active learning in classrooms is very helpful in increasing student engagement and to improve students' performance. Thus, an imperative ... -
An actor–network theory perspective for “Lean” interventions in manufacturing firms
(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2020-07)Purpose This paper tracks the network of actors participating in the initial implementation of a “Lean management” system, in order to identify associations between human and non-human participants conducive to successful ... -
Ads avoiding behavior: A study of the determinants of TV ads avoiding between light and heavy avoiders in Greater Cairo
(Emerald, 2003)The main objective of this study is to identify the determinants of TV ads avoiding behavior between light and heavy avoiders in greater Cairo. To achieve the study objective, five hypotheses have been developed and tested ... -
Age Related Motivational Segmentation of Wine Consumption in a Hospitality Setting
(Emerald, 2004-03)The wine industry is a multi‐billion product value category worldwide with a significant part being sales through hospitality service providers. Although wine sales add considerably to the profitability of many restaurants, ... -
Algebraic modelling of a two level supply chain with defective items
(EDP Sciences, 2018-04)M. Khan and M.Y. Jaber, Optimal inventory cycle in a two-stage supply chain incorporating imperfect items from suppliers. Int. J. Oper. Res. 10 (2011) 442–457, have addressed a two level supply chain of defective items. ... -
Alternatives for the eco-innovation of business models: A conceptual reference to valueholders
(ResearchGate, 2018)Most of what we have seen to date related to eco-innovation of business models (Schaltegger, Lüdeke-Freund and Hansen, 2012; Boons and Lüdeke-Freund, 2013; Bocken et al., 2014; Morioka, Evans and de Carvalho, 2016) ... -
Analysis of capacity constraints on the backlog bullwhip effect in the two-tier supply chain: a Taguchi approach
(Taylor & Francis, 2016-01)This paper investigates the impact of capacity constraints and safety stock on the backlog bullwhip effect in a model of a two-tier supply chain. One of the most commonly applied methodologies to study the various aspects ... -
Analysis of lean construction practices at Abu Dhabi construction industry
(RMIT, 2012-01)What are the current construction wastes in Abu Dhabi (AD) construction industry and what are their main causes? What are their impacts on construction projects cost, quality, and speed? Is the industry familiar with lean ... -
Analysis of non-stop traffic at isolated signalised intersection by means of discrete event simulation
(ResearchGate, 2007-10)This paper includes a simulation-based analysis of non-stop traffic at isolated signalised intersections. A Min-Max traffic control method is proposed to replace conventional traffic signals and maintain a continuous traffic ... -
Analysis of push and pull factors in food travel motivation
(ResearchGate, 2018-11)With a lack of a comprehensive understanding of travel motivation toward a food destination, this study aims to identify internal motives of potential food tourists and their preferred destination attributes by adopting ... -
An Analysis On Student Leadership Behaviour: A Higher Education Institutional Perspective
(ResearchGate, 2014-08)This study examines the relationships between leadership character, competencies and commitment on student leadership behaviour. A regression analysis is used to examine the relation among selected variables. The study was ... -
The applicability of measures of socioeconomic position to different ethnic groups within the UK
(BioMed Central, 2009-02-27)In this paper we seek to tease out differences in socioeconomic position between ethnic groups. There are 3 main reasons why conventional socioeconomic indicators and asset based measures may not be equally applicable to ... -
Applying 5S LEAN Technology: An infrastructure for continuous process improvement
(2011-12)This paper presents an application of 5S lean technology to a production facility. Due to increased demand, high product variety, and a push production system, the plant has suffered from excessive wastes, unorganized ... -
Assessing supplier environmental performance: applying analytical hierarchical process in the United Arab Emirates healthcare chain
(Pergamon, 2016-03)Green sourcing in a supply chain refers to activities that improve the environmental performance of the purchased input enabling businesses to meet the regulatory requirements which helps improve business image but it also ... -
Assessing the relevance of culture on websites: A study from a Middle Eastern country
(Taylor & Francis, 2013-03)This study identifies the key elements that reflect the culture of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on websites and establishes their importance in terms of a site's usability and credibility. Using both quantitative and ... -
Australia in the Asian century-a critique of the white paper
(Informit, 2014-01)This article critiques the Australian Government's White Paper: Australia in the Asian Century. It begins by reflecting on the relationship between Australia and Asia suggesting that this is measured solely through the ... -
Automatic critical health care service system using wireless communication, positioning and/or RF ID
(United States Patent Application Publication, 2006-04)An automatic critical health care service system is proposed here to enable a person who becomes critically ill to request for and receive help with the click of a button on the Mobile Phone. When the patient clicks this ...