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Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service, Reeb, J. E. (James Edmund), 1951-, and Leavengood, Scott A.
Abstract:: 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 either to understand the system’s behavior or to evaluate various strategies for operating it (Pegden et...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service, Reeb, J. E. (James Edmund), 1951-, and Leavengood, Scott A.
Abstract:: 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 operations research tools and has been a decision making aid in almost...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service, Leavengood, Scott A., and Reeb, J. E. (James Edmund), 1951-
Abstract:: 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 the product. Also, people often are surprised to learn of the differences between the ideal process flow...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service, Leavengood, Scott A., and Reeb, J. E. (James Edmund), 1951-
Abstract:: 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 for hands-on implementation of SPC. This report discusses Pareto analysis, a tool we can...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Reeb, J. E. (James Edmund), 1951-, Leavengood, Scott A., and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: 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 operations research (OR) tools. It has been used successfully as a decisionmaking...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Reeb, J. E. (James Edmund), 1951- and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: With rising costs for natural gas, fuel oil, and electricity,more people are thinking of burning firewood or wood pellets to heat their homes. How do you know when it is time to switch from one heating source to another? This publication can help you make that decision by comparing the...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Leavengood, Scott A., Reeb, J. E. (James Edmund), 1951-, and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: 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.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

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