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Dynamic simulation modelling for lean logistics
Dynamic simulation modelling for lean logistics
1997,
The Law of Industrial Dynamics ensures that if a production control system can amplify...
On the rate of convergence of Borovkov's multidimensional ergodic Markov chain
On the rate of convergence of Borovkov's multidimensional ergodic Markov chain
1997,
This paper is concerned with the multidimensional Markov chain...
On the time a Markov chain spends in a lumped state
On the time a Markov chain spends in a lumped state
1997,
The sojourn time that a Markov chain spends in a subset E of its state space has a...
The propagation of chaos of multitype mean field interacting particle systems
The propagation of chaos of multitype mean field interacting particle systems
1997,
A result for the propagation of chaos is obtained for a class of pure jump particle...
An algorithm for sub-optimal routeing in series-parallel queueing networks
An algorithm for sub-optimal routeing in series-parallel queueing networks
1997,
The optimal routeing problem of maximizing system throughput in series-parallel...
An evaluation of capacity planning techniques in a remanufacturing environment
An evaluation of capacity planning techniques in a remanufacturing environment
1997,
Remanufacturing is a growing segment of the manufacturing industry, aided by...
Alternative manufacturing sequences and tolerance buildup: a point of view and a case study
Alternative manufacturing sequences and tolerance buildup: a point of view and a case study
1997,
We consider alternative sequences of operations for manufacturing a given part. Within...
Design for agile assembly: An operational perspective
Design for agile assembly: An operational perspective
1997,
The concept of agile manufacturing is driven by the need to quickly respond to the...
Control policies for multi-product multi-stage manufacturing systems: An experimental approach
Control policies for multi-product multi-stage manufacturing systems: An experimental approach
1997,
We investigate the behaviour of a multi-product, multi-stage pull-type production...
A family of hierarchical models for the design of deterministic assembly systems
A family of hierarchical models for the design of deterministic assembly systems
1997,
The purpose of this paper is to propose a family of hierarchical models which...
A continuous-flow model for production networks with finite buffers, unreliable machines, and multiple products
A continuous-flow model for production networks with finite buffers, unreliable machines, and multiple products
1997,
This paper presents a flow approximation of production networks with finite buffers...
Determining the saliency of input variables in neural network classifiers
Determining the saliency of input variables in neural network classifiers
1997,
This paper examines a measure of the saliency of the input variables that is based...
Factors affecting performance of period batch control systems in cellular manufacturing
Factors affecting performance of period batch control systems in cellular manufacturing
1997,
This paper critically evaluates the design and operation of period batch control...
Modelling the impact of design, tactical, and operational factors on manufacturing system performance
Modelling the impact of design, tactical, and operational factors on manufacturing system performance
1997,
The impact of factors from each level of a control hierarchy (design, tactical and...
Design of serial production systems using discrete event simulation and nonconvex programming techniques
Design of serial production systems using discrete event simulation and nonconvex programming techniques
1997,
Efficient techniques for discrete event simulation and sensitivity analysis of...
Application of simulated annealing to a linear model for the formulation of machine cells in group technology
Application of simulated annealing to a linear model for the formulation of machine cells in group technology
1997,
The central issue in group technology is the cell formation problem, which involves...
Models and solution methodologies for the generalized grouping problem in cellular manufacturing
Models and solution methodologies for the generalized grouping problem in cellular manufacturing
1997,
In the present work, a generalized framework of machine-part grouping is considered...
An application of fuzzy clustering to cellular manufacturing
An application of fuzzy clustering to cellular manufacturing
1997,
A benchmark algorithm in the art of fuzzy clustering (fuzzy C-means) is tailored and...
Tolerance analysis for setup planning: A graph theoretical approach
Tolerance analysis for setup planning: A graph theoretical approach
1997,
Setup planning is the act of preparing detailed work instructions for setting up a...
Machining condition optimization by genetic algorithms and simulated annealing
Machining condition optimization by genetic algorithms and simulated annealing
1997,
Optimal machining conditions are the key to economical machining operations. In this...
Formation of machine cells and part families: a modified p-median model and a comparative study
Formation of machine cells and part families: a modified p-median model and a comparative study
1997,
This paper is concerned with machine-cell and part-family formation for the design of...
Asymptotic expansions in the exponent: A compound Poisson approach
Asymptotic expansions in the exponent: A compound Poisson approach
1997,
The accuracy of the Normal or Poisson approximations can be significantly improved by...
Stochastic orders generated by integrals: A unified study
Stochastic orders generated by integrals: A unified study
1997,
We consider stochastic orders of the following type. Let 𝔉 be a class of functions...
Integral probability metrics and their generating classes of functions
Integral probability metrics and their generating classes of functions
1997,
We consider probability metrics of the following type: for a class 𝔉 of functions...
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