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Modelling and simulation of a bottling plant using hybrid Petri nets
Modelling and simulation of a bottling plant using hybrid Petri nets
2005,
In this paper we use First-Order Hybrid Petri nets (FOHPN), a hybrid model that...
A practical exact algorithm for the shortest loop design problem in a block layout
A practical exact algorithm for the shortest loop design problem in a block layout
2005,
The problem of determining a shortest loop incident to each cell of a block layout is...
On-line dispatching rules for vehicle-based internal transport systems
On-line dispatching rules for vehicle-based internal transport systems
2005,
On-line vehicle dispatching rules are widely used in many facilities such as...
Optimization of warehouse storage capacity under a dedicated storage policy
Optimization of warehouse storage capacity under a dedicated storage policy
2005,
The problem of the determination of the space requirements for warehouse systems...
Genetic algorithms and simulated annealing for scheduling in agile manufacturing
Genetic algorithms and simulated annealing for scheduling in agile manufacturing
2005,
In this paper, genetic algorithms and simulated annealing are applied to scheduling in...
Flowshop-scheduling problems with makespan criterion: a review
Flowshop-scheduling problems with makespan criterion: a review
2005,
This paper is a complete survey of flowshop-scheduling problems and contributions from...
Heuristics for the N-product, M-stage, economic lot sizing and scheduling problem with dynamic demand
Heuristics for the N-product, M-stage, economic lot sizing and scheduling problem with dynamic demand
2005,
This paper presents a new composite heuristics approach for solving the N -product, M...
A genetic algorithm-based approach to machine assignment problem
A genetic algorithm-based approach to machine assignment problem
2005,
Over the last few decades, production scheduling problems have received much...
A genetic scheduling methodology for virtual cellular manufacturing systems: an industrial application
A genetic scheduling methodology for virtual cellular manufacturing systems: an industrial application
2005,
Effective solutions to the cell formation and the production scheduling problems are...
Optimal scheduling for flexible job shop operation
Optimal scheduling for flexible job shop operation
2005,
This paper presents a new integer linear programming (ILP) model to schedule flexible...
Conceptual framework for lot-sizing and scheduling of flexible flow lines
Conceptual framework for lot-sizing and scheduling of flexible flow lines
2005,
The paper considers the lot-sizing and scheduling problem for flexible flow line...
Minimizing total tardiness of orders with re-entrant lots in a hybrid flow shop
Minimizing total tardiness of orders with re-entrant lots in a hybrid flow shop
2005,
This study focuses on a hybrid flowshop scheduling problem, in which there are serial...
Comparing deterministic, robust and online scheduling using entropy
Comparing deterministic, robust and online scheduling using entropy
2005,
We conjecture that when the uncertainty of scheduling information increases, one...
Heuristics for minimizing total weighted tardiness in complex job shops
Heuristics for minimizing total weighted tardiness in complex job shops
2005,
Semi-conductor manufacturing is arguably one of the most complex manufacturing...
Simultaneous job input sequencing and vehicle dispatching in a single-vehicle automated guided vehicle system: a heuristic branch-and-bound approach coupled with a discrete events simulation model
Simultaneous job input sequencing and vehicle dispatching in a single-vehicle automated guided vehicle system: a heuristic branch-and-bound approach coupled with a discrete events simulation model
2005,
This paper addresses the scheduling problem in automated manufacturing environments,...
How useful is quantitative risk assessment?
How useful is quantitative risk assessment?
2004,
This article discusses the use of quantitative risk assessment (QRA) in decision...
The process-oriented multivariate capability index
The process-oriented multivariate capability index
2005,
Recent literature has proposed multivariate capability indices, but does not suggest a...
Dynamic change management for construction: introducing the change cycle into model-based project management
Dynamic change management for construction: introducing the change cycle into model-based project management
2003,
In construction, rework (redoing previously completed work) has a considerable impact...
A part-and-tool assignment method for the workload-balance between machines and the minimisation of tool-shortage occurrences in an FMS (Flexible Manufacturing System)
A part-and-tool assignment method for the workload-balance between machines and the minimisation of tool-shortage occurrences in an FMS (Flexible Manufacturing System)
2005,
In this paper, we look into the loading problem of a flexible manufacturing system...
A proposed approach for reconfiguration of flexible assembly line systems by motion genes
A proposed approach for reconfiguration of flexible assembly line systems by motion genes
2005,
This paper applies motion genes to solve the problems of reconfiguring flexible...
Modelling and simulation of an intelligent flexible manufacturing system via high-level object Petri nets (HLOPN)
Modelling and simulation of an intelligent flexible manufacturing system via high-level object Petri nets (HLOPN)
2005,
A dynamic model of a flexible manufacturing system (FMS) is considered based on the...
Multi-agent-based approach to solve part selection and task allocation problem in flexible manufacturing systems
Multi-agent-based approach to solve part selection and task allocation problem in flexible manufacturing systems
2005,
Agent technology is currently being considered as an important approach for developing...
Rolling horizon heuristics for production planning and set-up scheduling with backlogs and error-prone demand forecasts
Rolling horizon heuristics for production planning and set-up scheduling with backlogs and error-prone demand forecasts
2005,
Three families of models and fast heuristic methods are developed for identifying a...
Determination of the optimal part orientation in layered manufacturing using a genetic algorithm
Determination of the optimal part orientation in layered manufacturing using a genetic algorithm
2005,
Several important factors must be taken into consideration to maximise the efficiency...
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