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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Completing projects according to plans: an earned-value improvement index
Completing projects according to plans: an earned-value improvement index
2006,
To finish in accordance with its originally planned duration or cost, a project that...
Dynamic R&D with strategic behavior
Dynamic R&D with strategic behavior
2006,
We consider a two-player infinite-horizon discrete-time game where the players invest...
Confidence intervals for optimal selection among alternatives with stochastic variable costs
Confidence intervals for optimal selection among alternatives with stochastic variable costs
2006,
Traditional breakeven analysis assumes that the total cost curve is a linear function...
Single versus multiple sourcing in the presence of risks
Single versus multiple sourcing in the presence of risks
2006,
This paper relies on a decision-tree approach to aid a buying firm in determining the...
Scheduling unit length jobs with parallel nested machine processing set restrictions
Scheduling unit length jobs with parallel nested machine processing set restrictions
2006,
This article explores the impact of restricting the machines upon which individual...
Pareto and scalar bicriterion optimization in scheduling deteriorating jobs
Pareto and scalar bicriterion optimization in scheduling deteriorating jobs
2006,
In the paper two problems of a single machine bicriterion scheduling of a set of...
Solving the minmax product rate variation problem as a bottleneck assignment problem
Solving the minmax product rate variation problem as a bottleneck assignment problem
2006,
In this paper, we consider the minmax product rate variation problem (PRVP), which...
Hybridizing discrete- and continuous-time models for batch sizing and scheduling problems
Hybridizing discrete- and continuous-time models for batch sizing and scheduling problems
2006,
This paper proposes a new hybrid technique called ‘partial parameter...
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