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Combining population-based and exact methods for multi-level capacitated lot-sizing problems
Combining population-based and exact methods for multi-level capacitated lot-sizing problems
2006,
We present an ant-based algorithm to solve multi-level capacitated lot-sizing...
Creating a model to facilitate the allocation of materials planning resources in engineering change situations
Creating a model to facilitate the allocation of materials planning resources in engineering change situations
2006,
Shortened product development times and more frequent product changes combined with...
Analysis of standard ordering policies within the framework of MRP theory
Analysis of standard ordering policies within the framework of MRP theory
2006,
A number of different standard ordering policies are presented within the methodology...
A new and practical heuristic for master production scheduling creation
A new and practical heuristic for master production scheduling creation
2006,
This paper describes the most common aspects, parameters, and objectives involved in...
Master production scheduling and a comparison of material requirements planning and cover-time planning
Master production scheduling and a comparison of material requirements planning and cover-time planning
2006,
For a company's long-term profitability, the most important processes are the way it...
Using data continualization and expansion to improve small data set learning accuracy for early flexible manufacturing system (FMS) scheduling
Using data continualization and expansion to improve small data set learning accuracy for early flexible manufacturing system (FMS) scheduling
2006,
Knowledge derived from limited data gathered in the early manufacturing stages is...
Using mega-fuzzification and data trend estimation in small data set learning for early FMS scheduling knowledge
Using mega-fuzzification and data trend estimation in small data set learning for early FMS scheduling knowledge
2006,
Provided with plenty of data (experience), data mining techniques are widely used to...
Modelling and heuristics of FMS scheduling with multiple objectives
Modelling and heuristics of FMS scheduling with multiple objectives
2006,
The performance of a scheduling system, in practice, is not evaluated to satisfy a...
Capacity allocation model for photolithography workstation with the constraints of process window and machine dedication
Capacity allocation model for photolithography workstation with the constraints of process window and machine dedication
2006,
As semiconductor process technology progresses, a more rigid process requirement...
A stochastic programming approach for multi-site aggregate production planning
A stochastic programming approach for multi-site aggregate production planning
2006,
Production planning problems play a vital role in the supply chain management area, by...
The economic production lot size model extended to include more than one production rate
The economic production lot size model extended to include more than one production rate
2005,
We study an extension of the economic production lot size model, where more than one...
Recognizing features from orthographic images using neural networks: a framework for CADCAM and AVI integration
Recognizing features from orthographic images using neural networks: a framework for CADCAM and AVI integration
2006,
In order to satisfy the current market demands for shorter lead-time and high quality...
Modelling and optimization of multiple-aspect Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems configurations
Modelling and optimization of multiple-aspect Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems configurations
2006,
The configurations of Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems (RMS) evolve over time in...
Multi-objective optimization of manufacturing cell design
Multi-objective optimization of manufacturing cell design
2006,
Whereas the single-objective cell-formation problem has been studied extensively...
Parallel algorithm for setting work-in-process levels for multi-product CONWIP systems
Parallel algorithm for setting work-in-process levels for multi-product CONWIP systems
2006,
Reducing work-in-process (WIP) inventory is continuing to be an important business...
Case study: the impact of assembly reorientations on assembly time
Case study: the impact of assembly reorientations on assembly time
2006,
Many prior-assembly planners have considered the number of assembly direction...
Hybrid genetic algorithm for group technology economic lot scheduling problem
Hybrid genetic algorithm for group technology economic lot scheduling problem
2006,
The concept of group technology has been successfully applied to many production...
A two-stage simulated annealing procedure for block layout problems
A two-stage simulated annealing procedure for block layout problems
2006,
Rules for setting simulated annealing control parameters are proposed for block layout...
Dynamic lot sizing with product returns and remanufacturing
Dynamic lot sizing with product returns and remanufacturing
2006,
We address the dynamic lot sizing problem for systems with product returns. The demand...
Economic selection of sub-process mean values for a mixture production process
Economic selection of sub-process mean values for a mixture production process
2006,
The problem of determining the most profitable sub-process means is considered for a...
A formal control-theoretic model of a human–automation interactive manufacturing system control
A formal control-theoretic model of a human–automation interactive manufacturing system control
2006,
This paper describes a human–automation interactive manufacturing system and...
Complete and fractional cell formation using Kohonen self-organizing map networks in a cellular manufacturing system
Complete and fractional cell formation using Kohonen self-organizing map networks in a cellular manufacturing system
2006,
The primary objective of group technology (GT) is to enhance the productivity in batch...
Balancing large-scale machining lines with multi-spindle heads using decomposition
Balancing large-scale machining lines with multi-spindle heads using decomposition
2006,
The paper deals with optimal logical layout design for a type of machining lines. Such...
Analysis and design of split and merge unpaced assembly systems by metamodelling and stochastic search
Analysis and design of split and merge unpaced assembly systems by metamodelling and stochastic search
2006,
The study presents a new approach in optimal interstage buffer allocation problem of...
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