Abstract: A method for continuous production planning includes identifying a forbidden transition associated with production of first and second end products. The forbidden transition indicates that a manufacturer should not produce the first and second end products consecutively. The method also includes identifying a bridge product associated with the forbidden transition. The bridge product represents a product that the manufacturer could produce between production of the first and second end products. The method further includes determining a quantity of the bridge product that could be produced by the manufacturer. In addition, the method includes scheduling production of the first and second end products and the bridge product. At least a portion of the quantity of the bridge product is scheduled for production between the production of the first and second end products.

Abstract: A method for continuous production planning includes identifying a forbidden transition associated with production of first and second end products. The forbidden transition indicates that a manufacturer should not produce the first and second end products consecutively. The method also includes identifying a bridge product associated with the forbidden transition. The bridge product represents a product that the manufacturer could produce between production of the first and second end products. The method further includes determining a quantity of the bridge product that could be produced by the manufacturer. In addition, the method includes scheduling production of the first and second end products and the bridge product. At least a portion of the quantity of the bridge product is scheduled for production between the production of the first and second end products.

Abstract: A method for continuous production planning includes identifying a forbidden transition associated with production of first and second end products. The forbidden transition indicates that a manufacturer should not produce the first and second end products consecutively. The method also includes identifying a bridge product associated with the forbidden transition. The bridge product represents a product that the manufacturer could produce between production of the first and second end products. The method further includes determining a quantity of the bridge product that could be produced by the manufacturer. In addition, the method includes scheduling production of the first and second end products and the bridge product. At least a portion of the quantity of the bridge product is scheduled for production between the production of the first and second end products.

Abstract: A method for demand planning includes determining a demand value representing a demand quantity of an end product that a manufacturer is to produce. Production of the demand quantity of the end product includes production of a quantity of an intermediate product using a raw material. The intermediate product is to be further processed to produce the end product. The method also includes determining an additional quantity value representing an additional quantity of the intermediate product that the manufacturer can produce in addition to the quantity of the intermediate product used to produce the end product. At least one of the demand value and the additional quantity value is based at least partially on an exchange balance associated with at least one of the raw material, the intermediate product, and the end product. The method further includes making the additional quantity value for the intermediate product available for use in generating additional demand for the intermediate product.

Abstract: A system (100) for demand planning includes memory (116) containing a value representing a demand quantity of at least one end product that a manufacturer (102) is to produce. Production of the demand quantity of the end product includes production of a quantity of at least one intermediate product that is to be further processed to produce the end product. The system (100) also includes one or more processors (114) collectively operable to determine a value representing an additional quantity of the intermediate product that the manufacturer (102) can produce in addition to the quantity of the intermediate product used to produce the end product. The one or more processors (114) are also collectively operable to make the additional quantity value for the intermediate product available for use in generating additional demand for the intermediate product.

Abstract: A system (100) for demand planning includes memory (116) containing a value representing a demand quantity of at least one end product that a manufacturer (102) is to produce. Production of the demand quantity of the end product includes production of a quantity of at least one intermediate product that is to be further processed to produce the end product. The system (100) also includes one or more processors (114) collectively operable to determine a value representing an additional quantity of the intermediate product that the manufacturer (102) can produce in addition to the quantity of the intermediate product used to produce the end product. The one or more processors (114) are also collectively operable to make the additional quantity value for the intermediate product available for use in generating additional demand for the intermediate product.

Abstract: Methyl- and phenyl-containing fluorosilicone terpolymeric fluids over the range of 30 cps to 200,000 cps are effective as additives for various uses. Over the range of 16,000 to 200,000 cps, the fluids are effective as additives in promoting a finger transferable self-bleed of lubricant in fluorosilicone-containing heat-curable rubber compositions, even after a post-bake of the composition. Over the viscosity range of 30 cps to 1000 cps, the fluids are useful in personal care and cosmetic products as water and oil repellency additives. Methods of ring opening polymerization are used to produce the terpolymeric fluids from cyclic reactants.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for producing a molded product by a) reacting i) an organic polyisocyanate, ii) an hydroxyl group containing component having an average hydroxyl number of 300 or more, an average hydroxyl functionality of from 2 to 8, and an average molecular weight of no more than about 500, and iii) a carboxylic acid, in a closed mold, b) allowing the components to react, and c) removing the product from the mold.

Abstract: A process for producing a molded product by reacting an organic isocyanate component with an isocyanate reactive component. If the isocyanate component is based on a prepolymer of an isocyanate and a fatty acid ester, then the isocyanate reactive component must contain a fatty acid. Alternatively, if the isocyanate component contains a fatty acid, then the isocyanate reactive component must contain a zinc carboxylate. The system will release from bare steel.

Abstract: The mold broadly consists of an upper and lower mold part. The parts define a mold cavity when the mold is in the closed position. A channel is provided in one of the parts, with the channel completely surrounding the cavity. One upper edge of the channel forms at least a portion of the outer edge of the mold cavity. The channel is at least partially filled with an elastomeric material. A shear plate is attached to the other part in a location opposite the channel. When the mold is in the closed position, the shear plate enters the channel, presses against the elastomeric material and presses against the outer edge of the mold cavity. The shear plate is also provided with one or more tapered slots which allow gases to escape from the mold cavity when the mold is in the closed position.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for producing a molded product comprising(A) reacting:(i) an organic polyisocyanate having an isocyanate group content of from 5 to 45% by weight, preferably from 15 to 35% by weight, and most preferably from 20 to 35% by weight, prepared by reacting:(a) an organic di- and/or polyisocyanate, and(b) an active hydrogen containing fatty acid ester prepared by reacting an alcohol or polyol with an aliphatic, saturated or unsaturated fatty acid, said ester being characterized in that at least one aliphatic acid which contains more than 8 carbon atoms is built into the molecule, said ester further characterized as having an acid number of from 0 to 100 and a hydroxyl number of from 0 to 150 with at least one of said numbers being greater than zero, said ester having an average molecular weight of from 500 to 5000,(ii) an isocyanate reactive component comprising:(a) from about 0.