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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Minimizing the cycle time in serial manufacturing systems with multiple dual-gripper robots
Minimizing the cycle time in serial manufacturing systems with multiple dual-gripper robots
2006,
Robots are being used more and more extensively as material-handling systems for...
Guided genetic algorithms for solving a larger constraint assembly problem
Guided genetic algorithms for solving a larger constraint assembly problem
2006,
Assembly planning calls for the subtle consideration of certain limitation factors...
Operational level-based policies in production rate control of unreliable manufacturing systems with set-ups
Operational level-based policies in production rate control of unreliable manufacturing systems with set-ups
2006,
This paper deals with the control of the production rates and set-up actions of an...
Zones formation algorithm in tandem automated guided vehicle systems: a comparative study
Zones formation algorithm in tandem automated guided vehicle systems: a comparative study
2006,
In tandem automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems, the shop floor is divided into a...
Model for cost estimation in a finite-capacity environment
Model for cost estimation in a finite-capacity environment
2006,
Cost estimation is a practical problem that has attracted the attention of many...
ANTBAL: an ant colony optimization algorithm for balancing mixed-model assembly lines with parallel workstations
ANTBAL: an ant colony optimization algorithm for balancing mixed-model assembly lines with parallel workstations
2006,
This paper presents ANTBAL, an ant colony optimization algorithm for balancing...
Strategic aspirations for net-enabled business
Strategic aspirations for net-enabled business
2004,
The net-enabled business innovation cycle model describes a path by which firms employ...
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