Proceedings of The Third Asia-Pacific Conference on ...Management Systems, APIEMS'2000, Dec 20-22, 2000, Hong Kong The Effective Number of Brower-points in a Connection-type Web System

Proceedings

of

The Third Asia-Pacific Conference

on Industrial Engineering and Management Systems

(APIEMS'2000)

December 20-22, 2000

Hong Kong

Edited by

Prof. Kin Keung LAI

Faculty of Business, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Prof. Mitsuo GEN

Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Ashikaga Institute of Technology, Japan

Prof. Nobuhiko TAWARE

Musashi Institute of Technology, Japan

Prof. Hark HWANG

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and technology, Korea

Prof. Weixuan XU

Institute of Policy and Management, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

ISBN 962-8286-07-2

Copyright © 2000 by Global-Link Publishing Company, Hong KongUB/TIB Hannover 89122 088 018

The Third Asia-Pacific Conference on Industrial Engineering andManagement Systems, APIEMS'2000, Dec 20-22,2000, Hong Kong

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface i

Table of Contents ii

Keynote

Multi-facetted Dynamic Programming K-l

Augustine ESOGBUE

Industrial Engineering in Taiwan K.-6

Kuo Ming WANG

Innovation from TQC to TQM in Japan K-7

Hiroshi OHTA

E-Commerce in Global Setting K-13

Sang Chan PARK

|WC-1) Production Planning and Inventory Control

Production Planning in the Transition Economy of the Czech Republic 1

Jan KODERA and V. PANKOVA

A Study of Production Loading with Fuzzy Due Windows 4

YueWUandK. K. LAI

Optimizing Movement of a Multi-joint Robot Arm in Three Dimensional Space 8

Fumihiko YANO, ShizuoMAWATARIandYoshiaki TOYODA

Structural Properties of the Control Strategy in a Multi-stage Production System 14

Xiaobo ZHAO

[WC-2] Optimization and Mathematical Programming

Multi-criteria Optimisation of Printed Circuit Board Assembly Operations 22

M. GRUNOWandH.-O. GUENTHER

A Hierarchical Linear Optimization Model for Supply Network Planning in the Chemical Industry 27

H.-O. GUENTHER, M. GRUNOW, M. LEHMANNandG. YANG

An Optimization Model for Solid Waste Recovery/Recycling Facilities 32

Ngar Yee LO and Gang HA O

Density-order Index Rule for Warehouse Stock Location 37

Hark HWANG, Chun Nam CHA, Yong Hui OH and Chang Yong SONG

The Third Asia-Pacific Conference on Industrial Engineering andManagement Systems, APIEMS'2000, Dec 20-22, 2000, Hong Kong

[WC-3] Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering

Objective Evaluation of Human Fatigue under Computer Works through Event Related Potentials 42

Mariko Fujikake FUNADA, Satoki P. NINOMIJA, Kenji SUGINOME, D. TAGUCHI and

T. HIMURO

Linguistical Analysis of American Presidents' Inaugural Addresses 47

HiromiBAN, ToruSUGATA, Toby DEDERICKand Takashi OYABU

Speech Waveform Recovery from a Reverberant Speech Signal Using a Correlation Coefficient 55

TatsuoHASEGAWA, ShigekiHIROBAYASHI, Tatsuo YAMABUCHIandToshio YOSHIZAWA

A Study on Productivity Improvement Model of the White-collar Workers 60

TakashiNAKATA, Heihachiro FUKUDA andMasami FUNABASHI

[WC-4] Decision Analysis and Decision Making

An Empirical Analysis of the Industrial Accident Factors Affecting a Manufacturing Performance

in Korea 65

Haichun PARK

Establishing the Price of Products by a Revised New Delphi Method 70

Michihiro AMAGASA

Decision Making in Pattern Classification Problems 76

Sung Hyun WON, Dong Yeon KIM, Young Joon JEON and Jin-il KIM

Nonlinear Complementarity Problems for Set-Valued Mappings in Hilbert Spaces 79

Nan Jing HUANG and Zhuyu LI

[WD-1] Operations Scheduling

A Simulation-based Capacity Adjustment Method for Job Shop Production Scheduling 84

Masahiro ARAKA WA, Masahiko FUYUKI, Hiroki NAKANISHI and Ichiro INOUE

Simulation-based Real-time Scheduling in a Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication Facility 91

Yeong Dae KIM, Sang Oh SHIM and Bum CHOI

Objective-based Scheduling in an CMS: Meta Heuristic Method 96

Ruengsak KA WTUMMACHAI

Evolutionary Programming for Minimizing nT and Tmax in Single Machine Scheduling 101

GurselA. SUER, Ramon VAZQUEZ and Joel SANTOS

[WD-2] Optimization and Mathematical ProgrammingIntegrated Supply Chain Optimization Models and Algorithms 106

Gyunghyun CHOI and Ho Mahn KWAK

Modeling for the Hedge in an Option Transaction Il l

Tomokazu ISHIZAKI, Yukiko ORITO andGenji YAMAZAKI

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A Decomposition Method for Multi-commodity Energy Equilibrium Models 116

William S. W. CHUNG

Intelligent Interactive Prediction Method for Multiobjective Optimization of Large-Scale

Steady-State Systems 121

Long Zhu LI, Zhong Cheng DU and Yong LongXU

[WD-3] Engineering Economics

An Assessment of Working Postures for Cashiers in Highway Toll Station 127

Kai Way LI and Y. C. CHEN

Three Major Issues in Economically Justifying Investments in an Advanced Manufacturing System... 132

Gyutai KIM, Youngshik PYOUN and ilgeon YOO

A Bidding Model for Construction Price Preparation 137

Jinlong ZHANG, Lanrong YANG, Shuqing CAI, Yaobin LUandK K. LAI

A Bid Evaluation Model for Chinese Construction Industry 141

S. L. LIU, K. K. LAI and S. Y. WANG

[WD-4] Decision Analysis and Decision Making

Applications of MCDM to Science Foundation Management 147

Liexun YANG, Mei YU and Shouyang WANG

Fuzzy Two-way Strategic Decision Models in Management for Macroeconomics 150

XiaodongZHAO

The Development of Financial Risk Management Theory - from Portfolio to VaR 154

Ying FAN, Yiming WEI and WeixuanXU

An Application of the Analytic Hierarchy Process to the Stock Selection Problem 158

Yan Chong CHAN and Sau Han LA U

[TA] Tutorial

Random Fuzzy Programming: Models and Algorithms 162

Baoding LIU and Yian Kui LIU

Introduction to Dongeui GA-VRP Solver - Integrated GA-VRP Solver for Multi-depot System 167

Heung Suk Hwang

[TB-1] Production Planning and Inventory Control

A Decision Model for Resource Portfolio Planning in Semiconductor Manufacturing 175

Yon Chun CHOU and C. H. WU

Gouge-free Machining of Sculptured Surface 180

Jong Yun JUNG, Rashpal S. AHLUWALIA andJaegwan KANG

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A Fuzzy Product Life Cycle Modeling with Stage Characteristic - Preserving Capability 184

Ping Teng CHANG

A Study on the Management Strategies for the Product Development at the Maturity Stage

in the Product Lift Cycle 190

MasaruISHIOKA, Kazuhiko YASUDA andKoichiIWATA

[TB-2] Optimization and Mathematical Programming

Process Routing Using Multi-objective Genetic Algorithm 195

Sung Youl LEE

Mountain Climbing Method in Backpropagation Algorithm 200

GuangyiXIA, Tan ZHENG, ShigekiHIROBAYASHIand Tatsuo YAMABUCHI

Enhanced Hybrid Genetic Algorithm Using Fuzzy Logic and Local Search 204

Young Su YUN, Masato SASAKI, Mitsuo GEN and Kenichi IDA

Hybridized Genetic Algorithm with Neural Network for Nonlinear Mixed Integer Programming 209

Mitsuo GEN and Changyoon LEE

[TB-3J Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering

Recognition of Human Behavior Using Sensor-agent System 214

Yasuhiro OGOSHI, TadanobuMISAWA, HaruhikoKIMUA, Yoshihiro UEDA and

Takashi OYABU

Blind Deconvolution Using Power Envelope Inverse Filtering 219

Shigeki HIROBAYASHI, Hiroyuki TERASHIMA, Tatsuo YAMABUCHI and

Toshio YOSHIZAWA

Pitch Extraction Using Spectrum Contraction and Extension 224

Yoshinori NAKABAYASHI, Shigeki HIROBAYASHI, Tatsuo YAMABUCHI and

Toshio YOSHIZAWA

[TB-4] Information Technology and Networks

Performance Evaluation and Optimal Control for Handoff Calls in the CDMA Cellular Systems 229

Chun Hyun PAIK and Ho Gyun KIM

Applying Genetic Algorithm to Supporting Systems for Concept Understanding Using WWW 233

Takahiro HAYASHI, Haruhiko KIMURA and Takashi OYABU

Development of Teaching Models and Animated Contents for Elementary and Secondary Education,

Aiming to Make Good Use of Education Information Communication Network

(Commonly Known as EL-NET)..... 238

Masaki OKABE andMasuo MURAI


The Effective Number of Brower-points in a Connection-type Web System 243

Taiichi YOSHINARI, Tamotsu SOGO, Hisashi YAMAMOTO andGengi YAMAZAKI

[TC-lj Logistics and Supply Chain Management

A Study on Stochastic Programming of a Cross Border Logistics Problem 248

Stepten C. H. LEUNG andK. K LAI

Double Spanning Tree-based Genetic Algorithm for Bicriteria Solid Transportation Problem 253

Admi SYARIF, Mitsuo GEN and Yasuhiro TSUJIMURA

Characteristics of ASEAN-China Global Production-logistics Operations Controlled by

International Delivery Schemes 258

Hiroshi KA TA YAMA, Hirofumi HIRAMA TSU and Shusaku HIRAKI

Genetic Algorithm for Nonlinear Side Constrained Transportation Problem 263

Admi SYARIF, Mitsuo GEN and Atsushi YOSHIDA

] ; i : Optimization and Mathematical Prcigi*ainimingAn Improved Genetic Algorithm and its Application to Parameters Optimization in

General Nonlinear Models 268

YimingWEI, YingFAN, WeixuanXU andJiuliangJIN

Virus Evolutionary Genetic Algorithm with Immunity Rate 274

Kenji TAMURA, Takeshi TANIGAWA, TsuyoshiNAKAMURA andHidenohITOH

A Solution Method for Optimal Weight Design Problem of Single Box Culvert Using GA 278

Takao YOKOTA, Shozo WADA, Takeaki TAGUCHI and Mitsuo GEN

Simultaneous Optimization of the Structure and Parameters of Digital Controller by

Hierarchical Genetic Algorithm 284

Lixin ZHENG, Yongchu WANG, Takao YOKOTA andMistuo GEN

[TC-3] Stochastic Modeling and Simulation

A Variation of the Ordinary Queue with Random Arrival Acceptance Windows 291

Hideo OSA WA, Makoto DOI and Yowmow CHEN

A Low Cost Operation of Simulation System for Customer's Enquiry 296

Kazunobu FUKUSHIMA andKwan Niville HO

Appropriate Fuzzy Operations for Cell formation Method with Fuzzy Characteristic Features 301

TadahikoMURATA, Takashi SUGIMOTO and Yasuhiro TSUJIMURA

Optimizing the Service Configuration with the Least Total Waiting Cost Approach 305

R. S. M. LAUandXiande ZHAO

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) : i Information Technology and NetworksA Framework of Data Mining Identifying Customer Preference in the Internet Shopping Malls 310

Euiho SUH, Jaejun LEE andKeedong YOO

Web-ad Selector For Direct Marketing Using SOM And Fuzzy 314

Sung Min BAE, Sung Ho HA and Sang Chan PARK

A New Attempt: Personalized Web Pages Using Extensible Style Language (XSL) in B2B EC 319

Min Seok CHOI and Sang Chan PARK

Critical Success Factors of Cyber Business 324

Kazuhiro TAKEYASU, Akira ONO, Junsei TSUKUDA andShigeo OTSUKI

[TD-1] Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management on Product Innovation 331

Zuping ZHU

Development of Multi-retailer and Multi-supplier Model for Information Sharing in Supply Chain 337

Hiroya OZA WA, Nobuhiko TA WARA and Yasutaka KAINUMA

An Integrated Framework of Globe Supply Chain Management System 342

Qunyang DU, Yasuhiro TSUJIMURA andHuifang CHENG

An Approach for Supplier Selection in Supply Chain Management 347

Young Hae LEE andJoo Gi JEONG

[TD-2J Quilityi Reliability and TQM

Application of Taguchi Method to Improve the Process Yield Rate for Air Cleaner of Vehicle 352

Jhy Ping JHANG, Hsiao Ling CHAN and Chi Tai LIEN

A Study on Purchasing an ERP S/W in Business Firms 357

Yongjean JOHN and Ki Heung YIM

A Quantitative Measurement and Evaluation of Software Product Quality Using ISO/IEC 9126 362

Young Sook JANG and Young S. KWON

A Comparison Analysis of Business Efficiency Between Japanese and EU Manufacturers 367

Hiroshi KATAYAMA, Ken SATO andArnoudDe MEYER

[TD-31 MIS, DSS and Expert Systems

Data Mining Technology for Virtual Shopping Mall 372

Taehan KIM and Sang Chan PARK

Fuzzy Retrieval System for the Multimedia Database 377

Masato SASAKI, Mitsuo GEN and Xiao XIAO

Two Full Backup Policies for a Database System with Incremental Backup 381

Cunhua QIAN, Syouji NAKAMURA and Toshio NAKAGA WA

VII


Induction of General and Robust Rules for Semantic Query Optimization 387

TakafumiMIZNO, Takeshi TANIGAWA, TsuyoshiNAKAMURA andHidenoriITOH

|TD-4j Decision Analysis and Decision Making

Development from Product Characteristics to Product Specification Based on

a Conjoint Measurement Approach 391

Kazuyoshi ISHII, Takaya ICHIMURA and Shusaku HIRAKI

Multiresponse Design Criteria on the Model Misspecification and their Applications to

Conjoint Analysis 396

Shu YAMADA

Decision Making in Process Planning using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) 401

P. K. JAIN, M. YAMAMOTO and T. FUKUMA

An MIP Approach to Solve Classification Problems in Two-Group Discriminant Analysis 406

Kim Fung LAM and Jane W. MOY

[FA-1] Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Two-echelon Supply Chain Location Model for Agricultural and Fishery Products 411

HeungSuk HWANG

A Hybrid Space Filling Curve Heuristic with 2-opt for TSP 416

De Bi TSAO

Coordinating Supply Chain Partners with Supplier's Reliability 421

Zhenxin YU, Hong YAN and Edwin T. C. CHENG

Allocations of the Marketing Cost for Retailers Considering Customers' Information 426

Tomoaki TABA TA, Takashi NAMA TAME and Takahiro OHNO

[FA-2] Quality, Reliability and TQM

A Esthetic View of Quality Culture 431

PhilHuo Tsan CHANG and Wen Feng TSAI

An Economic Design of CCC-r Chart for High-yield Processes 436

Hiroshi OHTA andEtsuko KUSUKA WA

Quality Management Practices in Vietnam 441

Nagen NAGARUR and Tran Hoai NAM

A Study of Concurrent Engineering Approach to Korean SMEs 446

Hyo Won SUH andJae Hyun LEE

:tEA-3J.ql:;HH-kiMIS» DSS and Expert SystemsAn Interactive Decision Support System for Scheduling Chemical Batch Processes 451

G. YANG, M. GRUNOW, H.-O. GUENTHER and A. SCHRECKER

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Implementing Computer Telephony Integration in a Mail Order Company 456

Kazuhiro TAKEYASU, Minoru NAKAMURA, Hirotake YAMASHITA andJunsei TSUKUDA

Development of a DSS Based on Model Integration Approach Working on Windows 461

Hirokazu TANAKA

Document Classifying Based on Association Rules 466

Hidetaka NAMBO, Yoshihiro UEDA, Haruhiko KIMURA and Takashi OYABU

[FA-4] R&D And technology Management

The Method of Measuring Technological Knowledge with a Special Reference

to Japanese Industries 471

Yoshiki NAKAMURA andMasashige TSUJI

A Study on the Power of Estimators of an Arithmetic Process 476

Francis K. N. LEUNG, K K. LAI and John W. L. LEUNG

Value Engineering Concept Based on Fuzzy Theory 482

Dongmei CUI andMichio AMAGASA

Synthesis of Corporate Capability Evaluation System by Applying Fuzzy Theory 488

Michio AMAGASA, Kazumichi SUZUKI andMasao HANAOKA

[FB-1] Production Planning and Inventory Control

Degeneracies in Popular Order-quantity Reorder-point Inventory Models 494

Amy Hing Ling LA U, Hon Shiang LA U and David F. PYKE

An Assignment Approach for a New Multiple-level Warehouse Layout Problem 497

Guo Qing ZHANG andK. K. LAI

The Capacitated Plant Location Problem with Single Source Constraints Using Genetic Algorithm 502

KenichilDA and Mitsuo GEN

Advanced Process Planning and Scheduling in Multiple Plants Chain Using Genetic Algorithm 507

ChiungMOON, Kyuwoong KIM and Jongsoo KIM

Product Development Process on Environmental Concern 511

Takaya ICHIMURA andSeihou KOU

jFB-2] Quality* Reliabilityarid TQM

Optimization of the System Reliability 515

Jan PELIKAN

Reliability of 2-dimensional Rectangular £-within-consecutive-A%y-out-of-/wx«: FSystems 519

Tomoaki AKIBA, Hisashi YAMAMOTO andHitoshi TSUBONE

Design of Specification Based on Regression 522

Takenori TAKAHASHI

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An Application of Accelerated Failure Time Model for Firm Failure Prediction 527

Chae Woo NAM, Hoe Kyung LEE and Tong Suk KIM

|FB-3] MIS, DSS and Expert Systems

Product Transparency and Derivative Demand Creation in B2B EC 532

Chong Un PYON and Sang Chan PARK

The Survey Data Analysis in Electronic Commerce 535

Ji Young WOO and Sang Chan PARK

A Formal Definition of the Enterprise Activity Model 539

Hong Bae JUN, Hyo Won SUH andJae Hyun LEE

PPO Reference Model for the Integrity Management of Product Development Process 544

Hyo Won SUH andHeejung LEE

[FB-4] R&D And Technology Management

An Investigation on the Price of DRAM 549

David M. C. WU, Fu Li WU and Hsi Mei HSU

A Learning Vector Quantization Neural Network Model for the Diagnosis of

R&D Project Termination 554

Jingrong DONG

R&D Project Schedule-cost and Risk Analysis Model Based on Visual-PERT/VERT • 560

Heung Suk HWANG, Gyu Wan HWANG and Chang Ho KIM

Perceptual Positioning of Cellular Phones on the Japan Market 565

Kazuyuki TERAMOTO, Takashi USAMI, Hiromi YAMADA, Kenichiro NARUSE and

Toshio NAKAGAWA

[FC^ljOpejrations SchedulingA Stochastic Material Planning Model for Mixed Model Assembly Lines 569

Erhan KOZAN and Peter PRESTON

Optimising a Horizontally Integrated Push/Pull Hybrid Production System in a Foundry 574

Paul CORR Y and Erhan KOZAN

Optimization of PCB-assembly Operations Using Modular Placement Machines 579

M. SCHLEUSENER, M. GRUNOW and H.-O. GUENTHER

Scheduling Block Appointment Systems with Service Level and Total Cost Criteria 584

C. K. Y. LIN and J. K. P. LAM

IFC-2) ComBootstrap Sampling Technique Applied to PCB Golden Fingers Defect Classification 589

Bernard C. JIANG, Y. M. WANG and C. C. WANG


Intelligent Control Architecture for Fractal Manufacturing System 594

Kwangyeol RYU, Moonsu SHIN, Kwangsoo KIM andMooyoung JUNG

Experimental GA Based Double Loop DC Motor Optimization Control 599

Lixin ZHENG, Kaitin ZHOU, Takao YOKOTA and Mitsuo GEN

Part Family Formation for Cellular Manufacturing Incorporating Alternative Routes Due to

Machine Failure 604

GeonwookJEON, Herman R. LEEP, HamidR. PARSAEI, Julius P. WONG and

Athisarn WAYUPARB

The Framework of a Virtual Manufacturing Platform 605

YungNien YAN, Athisarn WAYUPARB, HamidR. PARSAEI, Herman R. LEEP and

Julius P. WONG

[FC-3] Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering

A Method for Analyzing the Spatial Relationship between the Satisfaction Measure of

Residential Environment and the Accessibility to Urban Infrastructure 606

Tetsuma FURIHATA

The General Frame of the System for Analysis and Evaluation of Flood Disaster 612

WeixuanXU, Yiming WEI and Ying FAN

Effects of Physical Activities and Interpersonal Interactions among Japanese Younger Children on

the Development of Fundamental Physical Functions ; 618

Yukio IKEDA and Yoshiko ODA

Estimation of Effective Comfort Index Using Room Temperature and Humidity 623

Yoshinori NAKAMOTO, Takashi OYABU, Y. UDEA, Shinji FURUKAWA and

Haruhiko KIMURA

[FC-4] Human-Computer Interaction and Human-Machine Interface

Analysis and Assessment of Distributed Workflow Management System 628

Xiao HAN andRenchu GAN

Research of the Support System to Identify Face Using Simulated Breeding 633

Takehiko ABE, Takatugu HIRAYAMA, Haruhiko KIMURA and Takashi OYABU

Exploratory Behavior of Computer-literate User in Interactive System 637

Dong Seok LEE and Wan Chul YOON

Verification of a Logarithmic Model for Estimation of a Tin Oxide Gas Sensor Response under

a Mixture Gases 642

A/rose KADIR, Shigeki HIROBAYASHI, Tatsuo YAMABUCHI and Toshio YOSHIZAWA

Modeling Complex Behavior Simply with Embedded System Engineering 647

Vesa SALMINEN and Balan PILLAI

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A State-Based Manufacturing Scheduler Using Neural Network And Simulator 651Ki Tae Kim, Seong Yong Jang, ByungHoon Yoo and Jin Woo Park

Author Index 652

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Proceedings of The Third Asia-Pacific Conference on ...Management Systems, APIEMS'2000, Dec 20-22, 2000, Hong Kong The Effective Number of Brower-points in a Connection-type Web System