Conflict detection and resolution for goal formation in the fractal manufacturing system

International Journal of Production Research

Volumn 44, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 447-465

  Shin, M ^a   Cha, Y ^a   Ryu, K ^a   Jung, M ^a  

^a Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Conflict; Fractal manufacturing system (FrMS); Goal harmonizing process (GHP); Negotiation

Indexed keywords

FRACTALS; OPTIMIZATION; PROBLEM SOLVING; SOCIETIES AND INSTITUTIONS;

CONFLICT; FRACTAL MANUFACTURING SYSTEM (FRMS); NEGOTIATION;

FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS;

EID: 30844456845     PISSN: 00207543     EISSN: 1366588X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00207540500142845     Document Type: Article

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