A simple linear profile (SLP) is a type of quality profile that describes the relationship between a response variable and an explanatory variable using a linear function. This concept is relevant in various industrial ...

Statistical process control charts are utilized in many industries, including manufacturing, environmental monitoring and improvement, disease surveillance, and others. The use of statistical process control charts is ...

A statistical model is proposed to schedule maintenance actions, control the inventory, and design a proper control chart in unreliable manufacturing systems. Process deterioration can lead to quality degradation and affect ...

A novel mixed integer non-linear mathematical model is presented in this paper for the two-echelon allocation-routing problem by applying the conditions of the route and transportation fleet under uncertainty. The cost of ...

When the reverse supply chain—which comprises the steps involved in bringing a product back into the supply chain, such as its collection, recycling, and destruction—is taken into account alongside the forward supply chain, ...

In this paper, the Risk-constrained Cash-In-Transit Vehicle Routing Problem (RCITVRP) is addressed with time windows, pickups, and deliveries. It is crucial for Cash-In-Transit (CIT) companies involved in transporting ...