A hybrid algorithm for queueing systems (Q2504787)

This paper provides an interesting application of the nonparametric combination of dependent permutation tests to the comparison of several enterprises. More precisely, after necessary introduction are in Section~3, referring to one way MANOVA layout, basic results of the nonparametric combination of test dependent permutation tests methodology are summarized, including stratified analysis and nested combinations. In Section~4 NPC TEST 2.0 software is shortly described (for details see {http://www.methodologica.it}). Section~5 is devoted to the concise description of nonparametrical ranking. The most important part of the paper is Section~6, containing the case study that tries to respond to the question: What does distinguish the best firms in the new product development process? It is shown that the best firms have better operational performance and stronger internal environment support that the remaining firms. Finally, outlines of the work to be done are presented.