The learning curve: A new perspective

International Transactions in Operational Research

Volumn 7, Issue 6, 2000, Pages 595-607

  Zangwill, W I ^a   Kantor, P B ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO   (United States)

^b RUTGERS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Continuous improvement; Cost reduction; Experience curve; Forecasting; Improvement; Learning; Learning curve; Learning cycle; Learning speed; Lotka; Productivity improvement; Progress curve; Volterra

Indexed keywords

EID: 2942568671     PISSN: 09696016     EISSN: 14753995     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-3995.2000.tb00219.x     Document Type: Article

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