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Found 17295 papers in total
Applying fuzzy logic and constraint networks to a problem of manufacturing flexibility
Applying fuzzy logic and constraint networks to a problem of manufacturing flexibility
2001,
The primary contribution is to present an application of fuzzy logic and constraint...
Optimizing cutting parameters in process planning of prismatic parts by using genetic algorithms
Optimizing cutting parameters in process planning of prismatic parts by using genetic algorithms
2001,
The determination of optimal cutting parameters, such as the number of passes, depth...
Algorithms for grouping machining operations and planning workpiece location under dynamic machining conditions
Algorithms for grouping machining operations and planning workpiece location under dynamic machining conditions
2001,
In this paper, algorithms are presented to develop an integrated system to generate...
Mathematical model for determining machining parameters in multipass turning operations with constraints
Mathematical model for determining machining parameters in multipass turning operations with constraints
2001,
This paper presents a new mathematical programming model for optimizing process...
A cut-tree-based approach for clustering machine cells in the bidirectional linear flow layout
A cut-tree-based approach for clustering machine cells in the bidirectional linear flow layout
2001,
This paper considers the joint cell clustering-layout problem where machine cells are...
Assembly planning with an ordering genetic algorithm
Assembly planning with an ordering genetic algorithm
2001,
The goal of assembly planning consists in generating feasible sequences to assemble a...
CF-GGA: A grouping genetic algorithm for the cell formation problem
CF-GGA: A grouping genetic algorithm for the cell formation problem
2001,
In manufacturing, the machine-part cell formation (MPCF) problem addresses the issues...
MOAPPS 1.0: Aggregate production planning using the multiple-objective tabu search
MOAPPS 1.0: Aggregate production planning using the multiple-objective tabu search
2001,
In recent years, there has been a trend in the research community to solve large-scale...
Optimization of multipass turning operations with genetic algorithms
Optimization of multipass turning operations with genetic algorithms
2001,
The paper proposes a new optimization technique based on genetic algorithms for the...
External partner selection using tabu search heuristics in distributed manufacturing
External partner selection using tabu search heuristics in distributed manufacturing
2001,
With every passing month, a number of new virtual enterprises emerge on the internet....
Accounting for productivity losses in aggregate planning
Accounting for productivity losses in aggregate planning
2001,
The aggregate planning literature fails to account correctly for productivity losses...
A new upper bound for the cylinder packing problem
A new upper bound for the cylinder packing problem
2001,
This paper introduces a new upper bound to the problem of fitting identical circles...
FMS design model with multiple objectives using compromise programming
FMS design model with multiple objectives using compromise programming
2001,
There has been a great change in manufacturing systems toward computer-controlled...
Optimum production planning: An analytic framework
Optimum production planning: An analytic framework
2001,
Presents an analytic framework for processing planning in industries where fixed batch...
Project management applications of the theory of constraints beyond critical chain scheduling
Project management applications of the theory of constraints beyond critical chain scheduling
2002,
The application of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) is an approach that can be used to...
Maximising the net present value of a project with linear time-dependent cash flows
Maximising the net present value of a project with linear time-dependent cash flows
2001,
The paper studies the unconstrained project-scheduling problem with discounted cash...
A simple and effective heuristic for the resource constrained project scheduling problem
A simple and effective heuristic for the resource constrained project scheduling problem
2001,
This paper investigates the development and application of a simple heuristic to the...
Control chart pattern recognition using back propagation artificial neural networks
Control chart pattern recognition using back propagation artificial neural networks
2001,
In this paper, control chart pattern recognition using artificial neural networks is...
Regulated quality diffusion revisited
Regulated quality diffusion revisited
2001,
In many manufacturing applications, the regulation of a quality process to attain a...
Total quality management implementation: An empirical examination and proposed generic model
Total quality management implementation: An empirical examination and proposed generic model
2001,
Total quality management (TQM) is considered by many as an important quality and...
Detecting errors in data: Clarification of the impact of base rate expectations and incentives
Detecting errors in data: Clarification of the impact of base rate expectations and incentives
2001,
Organizational databases have a significant rate of data errors and detecting and...
On conducting simultaneous versus sequential engineering activities in risky R&D
On conducting simultaneous versus sequential engineering activities in risky R&D
2001,
We consider development projects in which the activities can be classified in two...
A new approach for evaluation of risk priorities of failure modes in failure mode and effect analysis
A new approach for evaluation of risk priorities of failure modes in failure mode and effect analysis
2001,
This paper presents a method for carrying out the calculus of the risk priority of...
Safety Management: The Challenge of Change
Safety Management: The Challenge of Change
2000,
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