{"title":"Examination of the effectiveness and robustness of the heuristics for bay-based quay crane scheduling problem in port container terminals","authors":"Jiang Hang Chen, Stephen X. Zhang, Der-Horng Lee","doi":"10.1109/IEEM.2011.6118123","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2011.6118123","url":null,"abstract":"The decision of quay crane scheduling problem is crucial for port operators in port container terminals. In this paper, bay-based quay crane scheduling problem is studied and three heuristics designed for the studied problem are identified and their performances (measured both effectiveness and robustness) are examined through a numerical experiment. Herein, the robustness of the solving heuristics is defined as the quality of the methods, as measure by how well the solutions constructed by the methods can offset the adverse impact generated by the randomness of the input. Compared with previous studies in this field, the proposed benchmarking criteria (in terms of both effectiveness and robustness) to evaluate the performance of the heuristics is unique and practical.","PeriodicalId":427457,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114248338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploration of product Value - Characteristic relationship: Partial least squares path modeling for product design and development","authors":"C. Withanage, T. Park, T. Duc, Hae-Jin Choi","doi":"10.1109/IEEM.2011.6118013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2011.6118013","url":null,"abstract":"Estimating the product Value-Characteristic (VC) relationship is the most important task for deciding on the mix and the levels of product attributes of a new product targeted at a well established product market segment. In this paper, Partial Least Square Path Modeling was used to investigate the VC relationship of the US Sedan car market sales data from 2008 to 2010. A two-phase case study was conducted to achieve two primary objectives of empirical validation of Customer Revealed Value (CRV) as an indicator of the value generated by product characteristics; and formulation of a simplified VC model with most influencing variables. CRV was successfully validated, and it was used to get the simplified model with an improved goodness of fit value. In addition, CRV was used for the first time to explore the VC relationship of a market segment with latent variables in this study.","PeriodicalId":427457,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management","volume":"55 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114393411","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A logistics execution method for the regional distribution center","authors":"Yuanxin Huang, W. Lu, Jun-der Leu","doi":"10.1109/IEEM.2011.6117918","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2011.6117918","url":null,"abstract":"Regional distribution center of logistics system provides the service of assembling, packaging and shipping products to customers. The center has to minimize the product inventory, in-transit materials, and components meet the dynamic demands according to the market changes. So, for the regional distribution centers in market-oriented enterprises, an efficient distribution operation plan method is needed desperately. However, there are fewer literatures about the feature development method of a regional distribution center dealing with sales and distribution planning models. Therefore, this study takes maximizing customer satisfaction as the point of view with consideration of time urgency and product value of the delivery coordinated with regional distribution center distribution planning method. Finally, the empirical case studies are applied to illustrate and validate this method deciding the distribution route and compare the performance difference on the planning result by two different core formulas.","PeriodicalId":427457,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114456217","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Omar Kallel, Inès Ben Jaâfar, L. Dupont, K. Ghédira
{"title":"Fuzzy guidance strategies for fair multi-agent negotiation of wholesale price contracts","authors":"Omar Kallel, Inès Ben Jaâfar, L. Dupont, K. Ghédira","doi":"10.1109/IEEM.2011.6118110","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2011.6118110","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we investigate the negotiation aspect of wholesale price contracts in a supply chain with a retailer buying from several subcontractors. The objective is to help actors in an asymmetric informational context to reach agreements and establish fair contracts. Thus, we present two multi-agent models with the same architecture; a retailer agent negotiating with several subcontractor agents and a fair agent trying to provide some fairness guidance in the negotiation. In the first model (AGS), the fair agent intervenes when an agent makes a relatively low or high offer; he asks this agent to behave differently. In the second model (DGS), the fair agent intervenes when a significant difference appears between the margin rates of the negotiators; he directs them by giving the new rate to apply in the next step. Experiments show more fair results with DGS than AGS.","PeriodicalId":427457,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management","volume":"117 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114637409","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Study on dynamical properties and simulation of a four-dimensional nonlinear discrete dynamics","authors":"Jing Peng, Zehua Miao, Luoping Zheng","doi":"10.1109/IEEM.2011.6117987","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2011.6117987","url":null,"abstract":"We study a nonlinear discrete dynamic game model of an oligopoly market. In order to study competition process of the players, the paper considers a Bertrand model with bounded rationality. A game with four oligopolies is modeled by a four-dimensional nonlinear difference equation set. The stability of the equilibrium point are discussed. We demonstrate rich dynamical behaviors of the system. The chaotic features are justified numerically via bifurcation diagrams, the maximal Lyapunov exponents and the system's sensitive dependence on initial conditions. It is demonstrated the increasing of price adjustment parameters might change stability of the Nash equilibrium and cause bifurcation and chaos. Different from the former literatures, we find that chaos maybe caused by interaction of some elements of the system. On that basis, the main factors might lead the system to chaos are discussed.","PeriodicalId":427457,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management","volume":"86 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124435322","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Identifying the meaning of information signs in traffic facilities","authors":"Hsien-Yu Tseng, Bor-Shong Liu","doi":"10.1109/IEEM.2011.6117948","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2011.6117948","url":null,"abstract":"This purpose of present study was used the signal detection theory to evaluate the proper way to identify the meaning of information signs in traffic facilities. An empirical study of information signs used in the Taipei mass rapid transit system was performed to assess the proposed model. The clear and definite implication of posted signs and the impact those signs have on cognitional decision-making were measured by the sensitivity index d' and bias ß as defined by signal detection theory. For the design of information signs, the ease with which a sign can be identified not only depends upon the clarity of the signs but also depends on cognizable judgment tendency. A properly designed pictograph will have an impact on the convenience of the general public. Placing importance on sign design and human convenience will enhance the satisfaction of patrons with public facilities.","PeriodicalId":427457,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management","volume":"43 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121584429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Knowledge management implementation: Analytic hierarchy process methodology","authors":"R. Kant, Apurva Anand, D. P. Patel, M. D. Singh","doi":"10.1109/IEEM.2011.6118072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2011.6118072","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this paper is to understand of Knowledge Management variables (KMVs) and to identify priority weights. It uses analytic hierarchy process (AHP) methodology to prioritize KMVs for supporting the knowledge management (KM) implementation in organizations. These KMVs are selected form the literature reviews and expert discussion. The pair wise comparisons of KMVs (usually, alternatives and attributes) can be established using a scale indicating the strength with which one KMV dominates another with respect to a higher-level KMV. This scaling process can then be translated into priority weights. The AHP can be a useful guide in the decision making process of KM implementation. It has been observed KMV 1 has high priority weights.","PeriodicalId":427457,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121992403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A tabu search algorithm for integrated inventory and vehicle routing problem in one depot and multicustomers distribution system","authors":"Anchalee Supithak","doi":"10.1109/IEEM.2011.6117907","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2011.6117907","url":null,"abstract":"This research aims to solve Inventory Routing Problem (IRP) by developing two-phase heuristic based on EOQ with power-of-two policy, saving algorithm and tabu search method. The first phase intends to minimize inventory cost while the second phase proposes to minimize transportation cost. We construct fitness function composing of minimizing travelling distance and maximizing vehicle capacity utilization with weighted decision variables. The algorithm mechanism is swapping and applies tabu search to find the optimal solution from possible neighborhood solutions. The effectiveness of developed algorithm is evaluated by comparing the best solution to the initial solution using fitness deviation. The results show that fitness deviation is improved about 22.66% comparing to the fitness value of the initial solution. We perform analysis of variance with randomly generated problems to analyze sensitivity of two factors, number of retailers and setup cost to holding cost ratio. The results show no significant difference of both factors on fitness deviation values at 0.05 significant level.","PeriodicalId":427457,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116911246","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) performance of SMEs: A structured framework","authors":"E. Cagno, G. Micheli, C. Jacinto, D. Masi","doi":"10.1109/IEEM.2011.6118063","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2011.6118063","url":null,"abstract":"This paper deals with the use OSH factors for the correct identification and prioritization of OSH interventions especially within the Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) context, by taking into account the relevant OSH-factors. However, this should not be done on a one-to-one basis, but rather through a meaningful group of connected factors, which together impact on the OSH performance and on the overall performance. On the basis of the above, this paper aims at identifying the OSH-related factors and to work them into a structured framework, using a Focus Group approach. This framework explains each factor on the basis of a set of sub-factors, and clusters the factors into areas of affinity, thus creating three different levels of detail. Finally, the areas of affinity are worked into a hierarchical structure. The hierarchical structure and the three levels of detail are the tools enabling a rational planning of the interventions.","PeriodicalId":427457,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management","volume":"195 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123035679","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Influencing factors of consumer intention towards web group buying","authors":"Guobiao Xie, Jie Zhu, Q. Lu, Suxiu Xu","doi":"10.1109/IEEM.2011.6118146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2011.6118146","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, based on the technology acceptance model (TAM) we explore the influencing factors of consumer intention towards web group buying. We took back 224 questionnaires. The samples are students and staff in the company, who are the typical web group buying consumers. We use correlation analysis and regression analysis to analyze the questionnaire data and test the hypothesis model. The results show that perceived risk does not have a significant impact on customer intention; however, electronic Word-of-Mouth (eWOM) and discount would influence the intention through changing consumers' perceived usefulness and subjective norm.","PeriodicalId":427457,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management","volume":"57 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115664728","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}