Autor: David D. Yao

The objective of this volume is to highlight through a collection of chap- ters some of the recent research works in applied prob ability, specifically stochastic modeling and optimization. The volum …

Quality control is a scientific means for conducting observations, tests, and inspections and thereby making decisions that improve the perfomance of industrial processes. This book develops a set of …

Manufacturing systems have become increasingly complex over recent years. This volume presents a collection of chapters which reflect the recent developments of probabilistic models and methodologies …

Two of the most exciting topics of current research in stochastic networks are the complementary subjects of stability and rare events – roughly, the former deals with the typical behavior of network …

This volume originates from two workshops, both focusing on themes that are reflected in the title of the volume. The first workshop took place at Eindhoven University of Technology, April 24-26, 200 …

The objective of this book is to collect in a single volume the essentials of stochastic networks, from the classical product-form theory to the more re- cent developments such as diffusion and fluid …

In the foreword to Supply Chain Structures, Professor Paul Zipkin notes three global changes that have enabled the recent vast developments in the field of supply chains. Moreover, these changes may …