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28 March 2000, Volume 8 Issue 1 Previous Issue    Next Issue

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Supply Chain Management:Theory and Method SHEN Hou-cai, TAO Qin, CHEN Yu-bo 2000, (1):  1-9.  Abstract ( 5967 )   PDF (2827KB) ( 13862 )   Save In the 1990s, supply chain management has become one of the most important methods to improve the competitiveness for the business organization in the intensive global competitive market. In this paper, we introduce the basic philosophy of the supply chain management, discuss the theoretical and practical background which facilitates the arising of supply chain management. After studying the supply chain management process, we review supply chain models for the management decision making and discuss their implications for our business management. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Integration of Management and Technology in Process Manufacturing Systems WANG Chen-gen, DAI Guo-zhong, ZHANG Yu, LUO Huan-zuo 2000, (1):  10-16.  Abstract ( 2236 )   PDF (2562KB) ( 1667 )   Save Facing the fierce global market competition, process manufacturing systems (companies) must put much emphasis on both technologies and management issues, in order to optimally improve their overall performance. It is proposed that the competitive edge of process companies can only be sharpened by integrating human, organization, strategy, management, process optimization, information and technology factors. Referring to the status of Chinese petrochemical companies, this paper first surveys the problems confronting process manufacturing systems and discusses relevant development tendencies. Appropriate management paradigms are required to support flexible organization structures in process companies and to enhance employee innovation and commitments. Subsequently, an architecture consisting of function, process, organization, resource and product views is proposed to address process manufacturing systems in a unified way. Finally, technologies enable process integration and optimization are studied on basis of multi -agent based models. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Study on the Production Schedule and Control Mechanism in DBR ZHOU Feng 2000, (1):  17-21.  Abstract ( 2360 )   PDF (2398KB) ( 1656 )   Save With the inspiration of a troop analogy, the paper first reveals the idea of DBR and its "Synchronous Manufacturing" characteristics. Then the author gives a systematic study on the three organic element of production and control mechanism in DBR. The author also believes the idea and methods in DBR will be beneficial to improving the management in our enterprises. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Malmquist Productivity Index Based on the Input Oriented Non-Parametric Frontiers SUN wei 2000, (1):  22-26.  Abstract ( 2233 )   PDF (2458KB) ( 1352 )   Save In the paper, the theory of production frontiers and its non-parametric measurement ac Proaches are used to figure out the input compressing productivity index, Malmquist productivity index based on the input oriented non-parametric production frontiers. The technology efficiency and the distance function and their nonparametric models are introduced on the conditions of Constant Return to Scale and input strong disposability. The Non-parametric measurement approaches and the decomposition of Malmquist productivity index are put forward. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Research on Nonlinear Combination Modeling and Forecasting Method of Economic Time Series DONG Jing-rong, YANG Xiu-tai 2000, (1):  27-23.  Abstract ( 2618 )   PDF (2484KB) ( 1405 )   Save Based on the property that the fuzzy system can approximate any nonlinear continuous function in the compact supporting set, a new nonlinear combination forecasting method based on Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy rule bases is present to overcome the difficulties and drawbacks in combined modeling non-stationary time series by using linear Combination forecasting. Furthermore, the corresponding genetic algorithm is used to identify the Parameter of the fuzzy system and partitions of fuzzy subsets. Theoretical analysis and forecasting examples all show that the new technique has reinforcement learning properties and universalized capabilities. With respect to combined modeling and forecasting of economic time series in nonlinear systems, which have some uncertainties, the method is available. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The Analytic Hierarchy Process with Safety Analysis DAI Feng, LIANG Lin 2000, (1):  34-42.  Abstract ( 2152 )   PDF (2574KB) ( 1201 )   Save Starting from the securement problems in human realistic decision making, the concepts of the safety matrix, the safety index and the risk matrix are put forward in this paper. To go a step further, the method of safety analysis in decision making is given. By using the method (l) the degree of safety in the result of some decision making could be expressed, measured, calculated and analysed, (2) some problems of decision making, which can not be solved by AHP, could be solved; (3) the decision makers would get the sense of safety on his options. Importantly, that the ways to identify parameter about the safety index is given here make the method in this paper more practical. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Damping and Anti-Dumping Dynamic Games under Incomplete Information YANG Shi-hui, ZHANG Juan 2000, (1):  43-50.  Abstract ( 2241 )   PDF (2685KB) ( 1939 )   Save This paper first gives a brief description of the civil and foreign research for the game of dumping and anti-dumping. The emphasis is how to work out the dynamic game model of dumping and anti-dumping under the conditions of incomplete information. Then the corresponding effects on the market price, the volume of output and sales, and the state welfare are inferred, At the end, it presents several main problems for necessary further research. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Two-Way Modeling of Decision for Imperfect Competition ZHAO Xiao-dong, ZANG Xiu-qing, FANG Bai-lin 2000, (1):  51-55.  Abstract ( 2197 )   PDF (2409KB) ( 1353 )   Save Concerning the characteristics of imperfect competition, we give a multiple-modeling for the firms in monopoly, oligopoly and monopolistic competition markets with the use of fuzzy relation equations and their solutions. The firms may take advantage of the models to improve the comprehensive levels of their products in order to get more better economic benefit. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Artificial Neural Network Model of Harbor Investment Aided Decision-Making by Genetic Algorithm LI Ji-zi, NI Wu-fan, Cheng-xiang 2000, (1):  56-60.  Abstract ( 2169 )   PDF (2460KB) ( 1623 )   Save This paper, through applying genetic algorithm into a neural network model of harbor investment, evaluates the feasibility of harbor investment. Some cases of histories show that method can solve the problems that traditional optimal algorithm can’t do because of the discontinuity, meanwhile speed up the process and obtain the reliable and effective result. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The Study on the Model and Management of Employee Satisfactory Degree YANG Nai-ding 2000, (1):  61-65.  Abstract ( 4324 )   PDF (2380KB) ( 4904 )   Save On emphasizing the importance of employee satisfactory (ES) to an enterprise, a model of employee satisfactory degree (ESD) is put forward and explained in the paper. The necessity and principles of ESD management are also discussed in the paper. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Organizational Learning:Current Status and Its Future CHEN Guo-quan, MA Meng 2000, (1):  66-74.  Abstract ( 2587 )   PDF (2717KB) ( 1676 )   Save Organizational learning is a hot topic both in academic and industrial circles. Based on literatures reviewing, some important aspects on organizational learning, such as its basic concept, mechanism, obstacles, and methods and tools for promoting it, have been analyzed and summarized in detail. At last, the shortcomings of the current researches have been analyzed and some important topics for future studies have been put forward. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The Application of Fuzzy Method to Evaluation of Information Systems CHEN Jian-ming, ZHANG Zhong-yi 2000, (1):  75-80.  Abstract ( 2056 )   PDF (2362KB) ( 1650 )   Save In this paper, on the basis of the principle of system evaluation, we propose the structural model of information system evaluation index system, and using the fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method, evaluate information system. References | Related Articles | Metrics