This article provides an overview of an eleven step solid waste analysis and minimization process that is based on the six sigma approach to problem solving that may be applied at a wide variety of organizations. The ...This article provides an overview of an eleven step solid waste analysis and minimization process that is based on the six sigma approach to problem solving that may be applied at a wide variety of organizations. The six sigma approach provides a holistic process that focuses on minimizing defects, in this case, eliminating waste disposed at landfills. As many organizations are moving towards ＂zero landfill＂ facilities, such a process is needed to aid in achieving these goals. The eleven step processes provides details on establishing goals, creating process flowcharts, conducting waste sorts, data collection, establishing baseline data, identifying improvement opportunities, cost justification, executing improvement plans and validating results. The article also includes a case study that applies that eleven step process. The goal of the article is to provide the audience with a structured process to evaluate and minimize solid waste generation based on cost justified improvement opportunities.展开更多
The mathematical model of the demander versus supplier has been presented by adopting optimization theories, the economical order quantity （EOQ） and economic production quantity （EPQ） has further been studied. The...The mathematical model of the demander versus supplier has been presented by adopting optimization theories, the economical order quantity （EOQ） and economic production quantity （EPQ） has further been studied. Then under the consideration of Pareto optimization, a joint decision model of price and lead time discount and lot size has been presented. Further more the sensitive analysis of price and lead time discount are analyzed with an empirical example.展开更多
文摘This article provides an overview of an eleven step solid waste analysis and minimization process that is based on the six sigma approach to problem solving that may be applied at a wide variety of organizations. The six sigma approach provides a holistic process that focuses on minimizing defects, in this case, eliminating waste disposed at landfills. As many organizations are moving towards ＂zero landfill＂ facilities, such a process is needed to aid in achieving these goals. The eleven step processes provides details on establishing goals, creating process flowcharts, conducting waste sorts, data collection, establishing baseline data, identifying improvement opportunities, cost justification, executing improvement plans and validating results. The article also includes a case study that applies that eleven step process. The goal of the article is to provide the audience with a structured process to evaluate and minimize solid waste generation based on cost justified improvement opportunities.
文摘The mathematical model of the demander versus supplier has been presented by adopting optimization theories, the economical order quantity （EOQ） and economic production quantity （EPQ） has further been studied. Then under the consideration of Pareto optimization, a joint decision model of price and lead time discount and lot size has been presented. Further more the sensitive analysis of price and lead time discount are analyzed with an empirical example.
