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  • Identifying common northwest wood species : a woodworker's guide 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Leavengood, Scott A. (Corvallis, Or. : Extension Service, Oregon State University, 1998-01)
    Many woods are impossible to tell apart without using a microscope. Sometimes, a great deal of knowledge and expensive laboratory equipment is needed to identify a wood species. On the other hand, you don’t have to ...
  • Introduction to lean manufacturing 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Reeb, J. E. (James Edmund), 1951-; Leavengood, Scott A. ([Corvallis, Or.] : Oregon State University, Extension Service, 2010-10)
    This publication introduces the reader to a process called lean manufacturing, sometimes called the Toyota Production System. The intended audience is manufacturers of forest products, although manufacturers of other typ ...
  • An introduction to models and probability concepts 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Reeb, J. E. (James Edmund), 1951-; Leavengood, Scott A. (Corvallis, Or. : Extension Service, Oregon State University, 1998-10)
    According to the Operations Research Society of America, “Operations research is concerned with scientifically deciding how to best design and operate man-machine systems, usually under conditions requiring the allocat ...
  • Performance analysis of the hardware and software components of an optical scanning system for monitoring lumber sizes 
    Leavengood, Scott A. (1994-05-26)
    In recent years, the forest products industry has been forced to cope with a supply of raw material that is declining in both quality and quantity. In addition, log prices are escalating rapidly. Because log costs may ...
  • Potential utilization of western juniper residues 
    Sichamba, Kennedy (2012-03-15)
    Logging and forest thinning operations generate large amounts of residues in the form of small trees, branches and foliage that are usually left on the ground to decay or are burned. These resources are readily availab ...
  • Producing and selling logs for maximum revenue 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Bowers, S. (Steven Clay); Leavengood, Scott A. (Corvallis, Or. : Extension Service, Oregon State University, 2012-04)
    A woodland owner must take certain steps to produce and sell logs for maximum revenue. This publication includes best practices for obtaining bids, selecting a buyer, and writing purchase orders; using the Scribner log r ...
  • Product and market opportunities for hybrid poplar wood in Oregon 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Reeb, J. E. (James Edmund), 1951-; Leavengood, Scott A. (Corvallis, Or. : Extension Service, Oregon State University, 1997-06)
  • Simulating a manufacturing system: an introduction 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Reeb, J. E. (James Edmund), 1951-; Leavengood, Scott A. (Corvallis, Or. : Extension Service, Oregon State University, 2003-10)
    Simulation is a powerful analytical tool for designing or experimenting with complex systems. Simulation has been defined as the process of designing a model of a real system and conducting experiments with this model ei ...
  • Statistical process control part 4: Flowcharts 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Leavengood, Scott A.; Reeb, J. E. (James Edmund), 1951- (Corvallis, Or. : Extension Service, Oregon State University, 2002-01)
    Flowcharts graphically represent the steps in creating a product or service. The process of creating a chart is often beneficial because personnel may be unaware of all the “nitty-gritty” details involved in producing ...
  • Statistical process control Part 1: An Introduction 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Leavengood, Scott A.; Reeb, J. E. (James Edmund), 1951- (Corvallis, Or. : Extension Service, Oregon State University, 1999-06)
    The objective of this series is to help improve the competitiveness of Oregon’s wood products manufacturers. This can be achieved by fostering a companywide focus on and dedication to continuous quality improvement. W. ...
  • Statistical process control Part 2: How and Why SPC Works 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Leavengood, Scott A.; Reeb, J. E. (James Edmund), 1951- (Corvallis, Or. : Extension Service, Oregon State University, 1999-06)
    The goal for Part 2 is to build management understanding and confidence in SPC as a profit-making tool. It is unreasonable to expect managers to commit to and support SPC training and implementation if they do not und ...
  • Statistical process control part 3: pareto analysis and check sheets 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Leavengood, Scott A.; Reeb, J. E. (James Edmund), 1951- (Corvallis, Or. : Extension Service, Oregon State University, 2002-01)
    Part 1 in this series introduced the reader to Statistical Process Control, and Part 2 provided an overview of how and why SPC works. Part 3 begins the step-by-step process of building the practical skills necessary fo ...
  • Statistical process control. Part 6: Design of experiments 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Leavengood, Scott A.; Reeb, J. E. (James Edmund), 1951- (Corvallis, Or. : Extension Service, Oregon State University, 2011-10)
    This publication focuses on how design of experiments can help companies solve problems in manufacturing. Part of the Performance Excellence in the Wood Products Industry series.
  • Statistical process control. Pt. 5: Cause-and-effect diagrams 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Leavengood, Scott A.; Reeb, J. E. (James Edmund), 1951- (Corvallis, Or. : Extension Service, Oregon State University, 2009-08)
    In Part 5, we now turn our attention to cause-and-effect diagrams (CE diagrams). CE diagrams are designed to help quality improvement teams identify the root causes of problems.
  • Transportation problem : a special case for linear programming problems 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Reeb, J. E. (James Edmund), 1951-; Leavengood, Scott A. (Corvallis, Or. : Extension Service, Oregon State University, 2002-06)
    A key problem managers face is how to allocate scarce resources among various activities or projects. Linear programming, or LP, is a method of allocating resources in an optimal way. It is one of the most widely used ...
  • Understanding names of Oregon trees 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Leavengood, Scott A. (Corvallis, Or. : Extension Service, Oregon State University, 2012-04)
    Answers questions caused by the confusing names of Oregon's tree species, such as "Is incense-cedar really a cedar?" and "Is Douglas-fir a true fir?" Discusses scientific, common, and industry names for Oregon species. C ...
  • Understanding names of Oregon trees 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Leavengood, Scott A. ([Corvallis, Or.] : Oregon State University, Extension Service, 1998)
    It’s little wonder that people are confused by tree names. Foresters and lay people often name a tree based on its physical appearance, the wood products industry may call the tree by another name based on the charact ...
  • Using duality and sensitivity analysis to interpret linear programming solutions 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Reeb, J. E. (James Edmund), 1951-; Leavengood, Scott A. (Corvallis, Or. : Extension Service, Oregon State University, 2000-04)
    A key problem faced by managers is how to allocate scarce resources among activities or projects. Linear programming, or LP, is a method of allocating resources in an optimal way. It is one of the most widely used oper ...
  • Using the graphical method to solve linear programs 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Reeb, J. E. (James Edmund), 1951-; Leavengood, Scott A. (Corvallis, Or. : Extension Service, Oregon State University, 1998-10)
    A key problem faced by managers is how to allocate scarce resources among activities or projects. Linear programming, or LP, is a method of allocating resources in an optimal way. It is one of the most widely used opera ...
  • Using the simplex method to solve linear programming maximization problems 
    Oregon State University. Extension Service; Reeb, J. E. (James Edmund), 1951-; Leavengood, Scott A. (Corvallis, Or. : Extension Service, Oregon State University, 1998-10)
    A key problem faced by managers is how to allocate scarce resources among activities or projects. Linear programming, or LP, is a method of allocating resources in an optimal way. It is one of the most widely used oper ...

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