Benchmarking techniques for agile manufacturing implementation

Value chain design through synergistic optimisation of configuration and operation of value activities: an application case of cold chain logistics
Du, G., Meng, S., Zhou, K. and Wu, R.Y. 2022. Value chain design through synergistic optimisation of configuration and operation of value activities: an application case of cold chain logistics. Journal of Engineering Design. 33 (8-9), pp. 607-634. https://doi.org/10.1080/09544828.2022.2142903

An Investigation into Value Co-creation in Service Supply Chains
Nguyen, T., Wu, R.Y. and Evans, R.D. 2017. An Investigation into Value Co-creation in Service Supply Chains . 2017 IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Conference (TEMSCON). Santa Clara, CA, USA 08 - 10 Jun 2017 IEEE . https://doi.org/10.1109/TEMSCON.2017.7998411

A Stackelberg game theoretic model for optimizing product family architecting with supply chain consideration
Wang, D., Du, G., Jiao, R.J., Wu, R.Y., Yu, J. and Yand, D. 2016. A Stackelberg game theoretic model for optimizing product family architecting with supply chain consideration. International Journal of Production Economics. 172, pp. 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2015.11.001

Active design of tooth profiles using parabolic curve as the line of action
Wang, J., Liang, H., Luo, S. and Wu, R.Y. 2013. Active design of tooth profiles using parabolic curve as the line of action. Mechanism and Machine Theory. 67, pp. 47-63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2013.04.002

A method for analysing operational complexity in supply chains
Wu, R.Y., Huaccho Huatuco, L., Frizelle, G. and Smart, J. 2013. A method for analysing operational complexity in supply chains. Journal of the Operational Research Society. 64 (5), pp. 654-667. https://doi.org/10.1057/jors.2012.63

Leader-followers joint optimization of product family configuration and supply chain design
Du, G., Yu, J., Wu, R.Y. and Sun, L. 2013. Leader-followers joint optimization of product family configuration and supply chain design. International Conference on Knowledge Innovation & Enterprise (2013 KIE Conference). London, UK 10-13 Sept. 2013

Leader-followers joint optimization of product family configuration and supply chain design
Du, G., Yu, J., Wu, R.Y. and Sun, L. 2013. Leader-followers joint optimization of product family configuration and supply chain design. International Journal of Knowledge, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. 1 (1-2).

A multi-agent-enabled evolutionary approach to supply chain strategy formulation
Wu, R.Y. and Zhang, D.Z. 2011. A multi-agent-enabled evolutionary approach to supply chain strategy formulation. 7th International Conference of Digital Enterprise Technology (DET2011). 27-30 September 2011

A method for the preliminary geometric design of gear tooth profiles with small sliding coefficients
Wang, J., Wu, R.Y. and Luo, S. 2010. A method for the preliminary geometric design of gear tooth profiles with small sliding coefficients. Journal of Mechanical Design. 132 (5), p. 054501. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001410

The generation principle and mathematical models of a novel cosine gear drive
Luo, S., Wu, R.Y. and Wang, J. 2008. The generation principle and mathematical models of a novel cosine gear drive. Mechanism and Machine Theory. 43 (12), pp. 1543-1556. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2007.12.007

A simulation study on impact of competition on performance in a supply chain network
He, N. and Wu, R.Y. 2008. A simulation study on impact of competition on performance in a supply chain network. SAGSET 2008 – 38th Annual Conference “Teaching and Learning through Gaming and Simulation”. Nottingham University Business School

Demand fluctuation and chaotic behaviour by interaction between customers and suppliers
Wu, R.Y. and Zhang, D.Z. 2007. Demand fluctuation and chaotic behaviour by interaction between customers and suppliers. International Journal of Production Economics. 107 (1), pp. 250-259. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2006.09.004

An experimental study on magnetic belt drive
Luo, S., Wu, R.Y., Zhang, D.Z., Yu, Y. and Zhu, S. 2007. An experimental study on magnetic belt drive. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science. 221 (5), pp. 579-587. https://doi.org/10.1243/0954406JMES427

A study on the cost of operational complexity in customer–supplier systems
Wu, R.Y., Frizelle, G. and Efstathiou, J. 2007. A study on the cost of operational complexity in customer–supplier systems. International Journal of Production Economics. 106 (1), pp. 217-229. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2006.06.004

An introduction of a novel friction drive: metal belt drive with magnets
Luo, S., Wu, R.Y., Yu, Y. and Zhu, S. 2007. An introduction of a novel friction drive: metal belt drive with magnets. Journal of Mechanical Design. 129 (1), pp. 122-127. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2359479

Constraint analysis of pressure angle of involute elliptical gears
Luo, S., Chen, A. and Wu, R.Y. 2007. Constraint analysis of pressure angle of involute elliptical gears. 12th World Congress in Mechanism and Machine Science – IFToMM 2007. Besançon, France 17-21 June 2007

Benchmarking techniques for agile manufacturing implementation
Sun, Y., Zhang, Z. and Wu, R.Y. 2004. Benchmarking techniques for agile manufacturing implementation. International Journal of Agile Manufacturing. 7 (2), pp. 41-46.

A benchmarking approach to agile manufacturing implementation
Sun, Y., Zhang, Z. and Wu, R.Y. 2003. A benchmarking approach to agile manufacturing implementation. in: Qin, Y. and Juster, N. (ed.) Advances in manufacturing technology XVII : proceedings of the first International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR2003) incorporating the Nineteenth National Conference on Manufacturing Research (NCMR), University of Strathclyde, 2003 Bury St Edmunds Professional Engineering. pp. 473-478

The optimisation of block layout and aisle structure by a genetic algorithm
Wu, R.Y. and Appleton, E. 2002. The optimisation of block layout and aisle structure by a genetic algorithm. Computers and Industrial Engineering. 41 (4), pp. 371-387. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0360-8352(01)00063-8

A simulation study on supply chain complexity in manufacturing industry
Wu, R.Y., Frizelle, G., Ayral, L., Marsein, J., Van de Merwe, E. and Zhou, D. 2002. A simulation study on supply chain complexity in manufacturing industry. in: Frizelle, G. and Richards, H. (ed.) Tacking industrial complexity: the ideas that make a difference – Proceedings of the 2001 conference of the Manufacturing Complexity Network. Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge Cambridge University Press. pp. 239-248

Integrated design of the block layout and aisle structure by simulated annealing
Wu, R.Y. and Appleton, E. 2002. Integrated design of the block layout and aisle structure by simulated annealing. International Journal of Production Research. 40 (10), pp. 2353-2365. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207540210133534

Manufacturing cell formation by a flow-based heuristic
Wu, R.Y., Appleton, E., Maropoulos, P.G. and McGeough, J.A. 1999. Manufacturing cell formation by a flow-based heuristic. Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Computer-Aided Production Engineering, CAPE’99. Durham, U.K.