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Reforming a conventional vehicle assembly plant for job enrichment
Reforming a conventional vehicle assembly plant for job enrichment
2006,
Although conventional conveyor-based vehicle assembly systems have proved to be very...
Two-moment approximations for analysing a series of automated workstations
Two-moment approximations for analysing a series of automated workstations
2006,
In this research we develop two-moment approximation equations for the analysis of a...
Refining a Workload Control (WLC) concept: a case study
Refining a Workload Control (WLC) concept: a case study
2006,
The paper focuses on refining a Workload Control (WLC) concept to improve the...
Another look at the single-vendor single-buyer integrated production–inventory problem
Another look at the single-vendor single-buyer integrated production–inventory problem
2006,
This paper considers a supply chain in which a ‘vendor’ supplies a product...
Robust optimization applied to uncertain production loading problems with import quota limits under the global supply chain management environment
Robust optimization applied to uncertain production loading problems with import quota limits under the global supply chain management environment
2006,
Global supply chain management presents some special challenges and issues for...
Production planning for closed-loop supply chains with product recovery and reuse: an analytical approach
Production planning for closed-loop supply chains with product recovery and reuse: an analytical approach
2006,
We present an analytical approach towards production planning and control for...
Heuristic algorithms for the multiple-choice multidimensional knapsack problem
Heuristic algorithms for the multiple-choice multidimensional knapsack problem
2004,
In this paper, we propose several heuristics for approximately solving the...
Neural and fuzzy model performance evaluation of a dynamic production system
Neural and fuzzy model performance evaluation of a dynamic production system
2006,
Although mathematical modelling techniques are very well developed, some production...
Can large-scale disassembly be profitable? A linear programming approach to quantifying the turning point to make disassembly economically viable
Can large-scale disassembly be profitable? A linear programming approach to quantifying the turning point to make disassembly economically viable
2006,
It is widely recognized that disassembly-based product End-of-Life strategies, such as...
A self-organized neural network metamodelling and clonal selection optimization-based approach for the design of a manufacturing system
A self-organized neural network metamodelling and clonal selection optimization-based approach for the design of a manufacturing system
2006,
Simulation metamodelling has captured the attention of various researchers due to its...
A multivariate Markov chain model for categorical data sequences and its applications in demand predictions
A multivariate Markov chain model for categorical data sequences and its applications in demand predictions
2002,
Markov models are commonly used in modelling many practical systems such as...
Benchmark generation algorithm for stochastic mixed model assembly shop simulation and optimization
Benchmark generation algorithm for stochastic mixed model assembly shop simulation and optimization
2006,
The Operations Research (OR) community have defined many deterministic manufacturing...
Concurrent design of cellular manufacturing systems: a genetic algorithm approach
Concurrent design of cellular manufacturing systems: a genetic algorithm approach
2006,
Cellular manufacturing (CM) has been recognized as an innovative practice for...
Comparisons of two-machine line models in throughput analysis
Comparisons of two-machine line models in throughput analysis
2006,
Throughput analysis is important for the design, operation and management of...
Lean tool selection in a die casting unit: a fuzzy-based decision support heuristic
Lean tool selection in a die casting unit: a fuzzy-based decision support heuristic
2006,
Lean manufacturing philosophy asks for elimination of wastes hidden in the...
Network analysis using transitive closure: New methods for exploring networks
Network analysis using transitive closure: New methods for exploring networks
2006,
We describe two methods for analysing a complex network which focus on examining...
The evolution of build-to-order supply chain and its implications with selected case studies
The evolution of build-to-order supply chain and its implications with selected case studies
2005,
With the move of the market power in several industries from sellers to buyers, a new...
Assessing the benefits of remanufacturing option under one-way substitution
Assessing the benefits of remanufacturing option under one-way substitution
2005,
In this study, we consider a segmented market for a product that can either be...
Improving robustness of solutions to arc routing problems
Improving robustness of solutions to arc routing problems
2005,
This paper considers the stochastic capacitated arc routing problem (SCARP), obtained...
Optimal production run length for deteriorating production system with two-state continuous-time Markovian processes under allowable shortages
Optimal production run length for deteriorating production system with two-state continuous-time Markovian processes under allowable shortages
2005,
The paper studies optimal production run length for a deteriorating production system...
Estimating completion-time distribution in stochastic activity networks
Estimating completion-time distribution in stochastic activity networks
2005,
This paper deals with simulation-based estimation of the probability distribution for...
Application of genetic algorithms with dominant genes in a distributed scheduling problem in flexible manufacturing systems
Application of genetic algorithms with dominant genes in a distributed scheduling problem in flexible manufacturing systems
2006,
Multi-factory production networks have increased in recent years. With the factories...
A reallocation-based heuristic to solve a machine loading problem with material handling constraint in a flexible manufacturing system
A reallocation-based heuristic to solve a machine loading problem with material handling constraint in a flexible manufacturing system
2006,
In this research, a comprehensive heuristic solution is evolved to include all the...
A new transition rule for ant colony optimization algorithms: application to pipe network optimization problems
A new transition rule for ant colony optimization algorithms: application to pipe network optimization problems
2005,
Ant algorithms are now being used more and more to solve optimization problems other...
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