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Distributed Operations in Response to COVID-19: Assessing Workforce Perceptions of Productivity and Success 应对COVID-19的分布式运营:评估员工对生产力和成功的看法

Optimizing Operations Pub Date : 2021-07-01 DOI: 10.22594/10.22594/DAU.21-866.28.03

Glenn Tolentino, John Wood, S. Riley

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Quantifying the Effects of Aircraft Engine Upgrades on Operating and Support Costs 量化飞机发动机升级对运营和支持成本的影响

Optimizing Operations Pub Date : 2021-07-01 DOI: 10.22594/10.22594/DAU.20-862.28.03

B. Myers

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A Simulation-based Optimization Approach to Logistic and Supply Chain Network Design 基于仿真的物流与供应链网络优化设计方法

Optimizing Operations Pub Date : 2021-07-01 DOI: 10.22594/10.22594/DAU.20-860.28.03

Michael C. Jones, T. Mazzuchi, S. Sarkani

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