This paper introduces a conceptual framework for evaluating di€erent supply chain structures in the context of modularization and postponement. In our analysis, modularization is linked to inbound logistics as the combination of di€erent components (or modules) allow for the assembly of the ®nal product. Postponement, however, corresponds with the outbound logistics since it is through the dist...

In previous work, researchers have attempted to construct taxonomies of information visualization techniques by examining the data domains that are compatible with these techniques. This is useful because implementers can quickly identify various techniques that can be applied to their domain of interest. However, these taxonomies do not help the implementers understand how to apply and impleme...

In many clustering systems (hierarchies, pyramids and more generally weak hierarchies) clusters are generated by two elements only. This paper is devoted to such clustering systems (called binary clustering systems). It provides some basic properties, links with (closed) weak hierarchies and some qualitative versions of bijection theorems that occur in Numerical Taxonomy. Moreover, a way to ass...

or neo-Adansonian taxonomy has also created considerable interest. That our conventional taxonomy has many shortcomings is obvious, and the purpose of this paper is to review the history of some areas of conventional taxonomy, to state my personal views for improvements, and to evaluate critically some publications on numerical taxonomy. If this paper is to have an impact for improvement, it se...

Numerical methods were applied to an analysis of the relationships among Salmonella serotypes listed in the Kauffmann-White schema. Although the result suggested a possible new basis for schematic arrangement of these serotypes, a complete and satisfactory classification could not be derived entirely from the computer results. Examination of this outcome suggests some cautions to be observed in...