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Open research questions in Management and Optimization Techniques

101 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 696 Management and Optimization Techniques papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Excessive production targets. Limited operator awareness of work-step consequences. QC-operator quality perception gap.

    Analysis of Quality Control Effectiveness Through Quality Standardization Audits as a Measure to Address Product Non-Conformance (Case Study at PT. X) · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenge of reducing defect rates in wheat flour products. The difficulty of identifying and addressing the causes of defects. The need to develop effective quality control methods and frameworks.

    Analisis pengendalian kualitas menggunakan statistical process control terhadap broken pack tepung terigu di PT. XYZ · 2026 · DOI

  • The complexity of designing and implementing a hybrid distribution network. The need to integrate central distribution centers, regional distribution centers, and store-based fulfillment. The challenge of reducing lead time and improving order fulfillment rate.

    Hybrid Distribution Network Dalam Meningkatkan Efektivitas Supply Chain Management Pada Ritel Digital Omnichannel · 2026 · DOI

  • The local fashion industry faces challenges in competing with thrift import. The government and local businesses need to create a balance between consuming imported products and developing local products. The paper highlights the need for policies to support the local fashion industry.

    Dampak Peredaran Thrift Impor terhadap Industri Fashion Lokal di Yogyakarta · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited historical data. Complexity of maintenance activities. Need for accurate calculation of MTBF and MTTR.

    Analisis Preventive Maintenance Menggunakan Metode Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) dan Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) pada Mesin Wire Rope Hoist Crane di PT Wika Beton Tbk Plant Karawang · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the relationship between the import of plastic products, consumer preferences, and UMKM competitiveness. Prior research has focused on consumer behavior, imported products, and UMKM competitiveness separately.

    FENOMENA PLASTIK IMPOR CHINA DALAM PERSPEKTIF IMPORTIR, UMKM DAN KONSUMEN · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies can apply LCA to other industries in the Indonesian energy sector. Further research can investigate the effectiveness of energy efficiency and emission control strategies in reducing environmental impacts.

    Analisa Jejak Karbon Produk pada Industri Gas Bumi dengan Metode Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) · 2026 · DOI

  • The application of LCA in the Indonesian energy sector is limited. There is a need for studies that evaluate the environmental impact of sales gas production in Indonesia.

    Analisa Jejak Karbon Produk pada Industri Gas Bumi dengan Metode Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) · 2026 · DOI

  • The company's current inventory control method is based on estimated production needs and company experience - The high frequency of orders causes the company's inventory costs to increase

    Analisis Persediaan Frozen Chicken pada PT. Al Faraz Putra Mandiri Kota Tasikmalaya dengan Pendekatan Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) · 2026 · DOI

  • Dirty raw materials. High corn moisture content. Lack of routine cleaning. Excessive workload. Machine vibration.

    ANALISIS PEMELIHARAAN MESIN PEMIPIL JAGUNG MENGGUNAKAN METODE FMEA DAN FTA PADA JASA PEMIPILAN JAGUNG DI DESA ALASBULUH WONGSOREJO · 2026 · DOI

  • Managing raw material inventory. Production cost efficiency. Lack of structured inventory management system.

    Strategi Penerapan Sistem Manajemen Persediaan Untuk Meningkatkan Efisiensi Biaya Operasional Dengan Pendekatan Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Pada UMKM Kuliner Dapoer Itha · 2026 · DOI

  • Delayed or changed flight schedules. Limited cooling space. Incorrect sender documents. Bad weather.

    Analisis Proses Penanganan Cargo Perishable Goods Pada Operasional Kargo Udara Bandar Udara Internasional Jenderal Ahmad Yani Semarang · 2026 · DOI

  • The absence of structured business process documentation is a major problem faced by Bambtek. There is a need to model Bambtek's business processes using a systematic approach.

    PEMODELAN PROSES BISNIS MENGGUNAKAN BPMN USAHA KAROSERI MODIFIKASI AMBULANS STUDI KASUS BAMBTEK · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in the implementation of quality management systems, particularly in the adoption of international standards like ISO 9001. The study aims to address this gap by examining quality control effectiveness at PT. X and identifying root causes of non-conformance.

    Analysis of Quality Control Effectiveness Through Quality Standardization Audits as a Measure to Address Product Non-Conformance (Case Study at PT. X) · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap in current research is the lack of studies on the application of ARC, ARD, and SRD in facility layout design. The study identifies the need for a more integrated and parallel process flow in the workshop.

    Perancangan Ulang Tata Letak Fasilitas Workshop Reparasi Trafo Berbasis ARC, ARD, dan SRD · 2026 · DOI

  • The study aims to analyze the implementation of quality control in improving productivity at Raja Naga Laundry, which is a gap in the current literature.

    ANALISIS PENGENDALIAN KUALITAS DALAM MENINGKATKAN PRODUKTIVITAS PADA UMKM RAJA NAGA LAUNDRY DI KOTA MEDAN · 2026 · DOI

  • Conducting a more in-depth inventory management analysis is recommended. Focusing on demand-based stock management, inventory efficiency, and risk reduction is suggested.

    Inventory Management: Optimizing Inventory in The Shoe Business at Sneakers One, Bandung · 2026 · DOI

  • The company has a gap in comprehensive application of structured inventory management systems. The application of inventory management theories at Sneakers One remains simplistic.

    Inventory Management: Optimizing Inventory in The Shoe Business at Sneakers One, Bandung · 2026 · DOI

  • Kurangnya penelitian tentang efektivitas sistem distribusi unit sepeda motor berbasis Supply Chain Management - Kurangnya penelitian tentang penerapan Supply Chain Management di perusahaan sepeda motor

    Analisis Efektivitas Sistem Distribusi Unit Sepeda Motor Berbasis <i>Supply Chain Management</i> Pada PT. Astra International Tbk - HSO Sukabumi · 2026 · DOI

  • The study only analyzed data from January to December 2024. The sample size is limited to two products, Tepung A and Tepung B. The study does not provide a detailed analysis of the costs and benefits of the proposed quality control framework.

    Analisis pengendalian kualitas menggunakan statistical process control terhadap broken pack tepung terigu di PT. XYZ · 2026 · DOI

  • The AMDK industry lacks a systematic approach to improving product quality. The industry faces challenges in maintaining product quality due to high defect rates.

    OPTIMALISASI KUALITAS PRODUK AMDK MELALUI PENDEKATAN SIX SIGMA DALAM UPAYA MENURUNKAN CACAT PRODUK · 2026 · DOI

  • Perusahaan manufaktur yang bergerak di bidang produksi kemasan berbahan kaleng menghadapi masalah tingginya tingkat cacat produk. Tingkat cacat total antara 3,08%-3,32%, melebihi target maksimum perusahaan sebesar 2,50%.

    ANALISIS PENGENDALIAN KUALITAS UNTUK MENGURANGI PRODUK CACAT MENGGUNAKAN METODE FAILURE MODE AND EFFECT ANALYSIS DAN PROCESS CAPABILITY INDEX PADA PROSES PRODUKSI KEMASAN KALENG (Studi Kasus PT X) · 2026 · DOI

  • The effectiveness of the dryer machine in the crumb rubber production process is below the world-class standard. There is a need to improve the maintenance of the dryer machine to reduce downtime and improve the quality of crumb rubber products.

    ANALISIS PERAWATAN MESIN DRYER MENGGUNAKAN METODE RELIABILITY CENTERED MAINTENANCE DAN OVERALL EQUIPMENT EFFECTIVENESS UNTUK PENINGKATAN KUALITAS CRUMB RUBBER DI PT XYZ · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the maintenance strategy for the dump door system in a Phonska 5 bagging machine. The study aims to address this gap by using RCM to analyze the system's reliability and determine a maintenance strategy.

    ANALISIS KEANDALAN SISTEM DUMP DOOR MESIN BAGGING PHONSKA 5 MENGGUNAKAN PENDEKATAN RELIABILITY CENTERED MAINTENANCE · 2026 · DOI

  • Many SMEs still face production quality problems related to sanitation, non-ergonomic work environments, weak process control, and low worker discipline in implementing hygiene standards. There is a need to analyze priorities for improving production process quality through the implementation of GMP and WISE.

    PENINGKATAN KUALITAS PROSES PRODUKSI DENGAN PENERAPAN GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES (GMP) DAN WORK IMPROVEMENT IN SMALL ENTERPRISES (WISE) PADA INDUSTRI KECIL DAN MENENGAH BIDANG PANGAN · 2026 · DOI

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