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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...
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Full Text:: Should I switch to firewood or wood pellets? J. Reeb Jim Reeb, Extension forestry and natural resources

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...
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Full Text:: $3.00 James E. Reeb, Extension forest products manufactur- ing specialist; and Scott Leavengood

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.
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Full Text:: Leavengood, director, Oregon Wood Innovation Center, Oregon State University; and James E. Reeb, Extension

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...
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Full Text:: ; and James E. Reeb, Extension forest products manufacturing specialist; Oregon State University

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...
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Full Text:: . Leavengood EM 8779 • June 2002 $3.50 James E. Reeb, Extension forest products manufacturing specialist; and

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
Full Text:: three produ PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE IN THE WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY James E. Reeb, Extension forest

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...
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Creator:: Christy, John A., Kimpo, Angela, Marttala, Vernon, Gaddis, Philip K., and Christy, Nancy L.
Abstract:: Second printing with corrections and additions, December 2009.
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Full Text:: .............................................................................. 294 Appendix E. Rare exotic plants in the Portland area

Creator:: Weikel, Jennifer M., Hayes, John P. (John Parker), and Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory
Abstract:: Fifty-seven species of wildlife rely on or frequently use snags for breeding, roosting, or denning in Oregon and Washington. Several publications offer information on use of snags by wildlife, influence of management activities on snags and snag users, and approaches to managing snags to benefit wildlife. Because of the diverse...
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