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Waste minimization at abattoir and processor end in beef supply chain
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)
The UK beef industry holds around 12% value of total agriculture in UK. However, it is currently suffering because of some series of events in the past like outbreak of BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy), Foot and Mouth ...
Evaluation framework for crowdsourced design concept management
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)
Crowdsourced design concepts are reported to be more creative than internal ideas and the cost of idea sourcing from the crowds is less expensive than from the conventional sources. However, the crowdsourced design has not ...
Optimum constant-stress and step-stress accelerated life tests under time and cost considerations
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)
By running life tests at higher stress levels than normal operating conditions, accelerated life testing quickly yields information on the lifetime distribution of a test unit. The lifetime at the design stress is then ...
The machining parameter design using fuzzy theory in electrical discharge machining drill
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)
Electric discharge machining drill (EDM-drill) is a process to machine fine holes. EDM-drill is specially used for drilling of difficult-to-cut materials such as high-strength steel, titanium and cemented carbide processing. ...
ANFIS based modeling for processing variables' effects on coating properties in plasma spraying process
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)
In order to model the effect of processing variables including primary gas flow rate, stand-off distance, powder flow rate, and arc current on the plasma spraying coating properties including thickness, porosity and ...
Implementing lean manufacturing to improve compressed gas and liquid filling efficiency
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)
The main focus of this study is to apply the Lean concept and methods to help a compressed gas and liquid filling company find the root causes of slow production as well as identify where and how the gas and liquid are ...
Towards proper-inconsistency in weldability prediction using k-nearest neighbor regression and generalized regression neural network with mean acceptable error
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)
A significant inconsistency problem exists in the quality of resistance spot welding, and yet it offers various advantages in production. These inconsistent welding data can be eliminated using anomaly detection or instance ...
Effectiveness comparison between Kanban and Scrum on software development projects
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)
The challenges in managing software development in technology oriented companies have led to different project management methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile approach. Agile methodologies are a group of software ...
Production as a key factor for driving competitiveness in manufacturing industry
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)
The importance of small and medium sized companies as a leader for globalization has been recognized through various sources. One class of these companies is called the Hidden Champions. A Hidden Champion company thrives ...
Methodology for project risk assessment using Bayesian belief networks in engineering construction projects
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)
Engineering construction projects commonly suffer from cost and time overruns, for most of the time because of uncertainties that are not carefully considered during bidding for contracts and budget project planning. These ...