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Effects of machine reliability and transporter speeds on flow time and production rates in component-process design
Effects of machine reliability and transporter speeds on flow time and production rates in component-process design
1992,
This paper describes an investigation into the effects of machine reliability and...
Describing processing time when simulating JIT environments
Describing processing time when simulating JIT environments
1992,
The purpose of this study is to determine if the selection of the distribution used to...
Basic concepts of JIT modelling
Basic concepts of JIT modelling
1992,
The success of a just-in-time (JIT) implementation effort is dependent, partially,...
A comparative analysis of sequencing procedures for mixed-model assembly lines in a just-in-time production system
A comparative analysis of sequencing procedures for mixed-model assembly lines in a just-in-time production system
1992,
In this paper several procedures for sequencing products on a mixed-model assembly...
JIT purchasing and setup reduction in an integrated inventory model
JIT purchasing and setup reduction in an integrated inventory model
1992,
The authors study the effect of JIT order quantities on the purchase of raw materials...
Determining net requirements for material requirements planning
Determining net requirements for material requirements planning
1991,
This paper presents a design guideline for netting systems that determine net...
Structuring modular bills of material with usage pattern analysis
Structuring modular bills of material with usage pattern analysis
1992,
This paper reports on research carried out into structuring modular bills of material...
Perspectives on quality
Perspectives on quality
1991,
This article aims to examine one of the basic concepts in a quality system-that of the...
A worst-case performance of the shortest-processing-time heuristic for single machine scheduling
A worst-case performance of the shortest-processing-time heuristic for single machine scheduling
1991,
This paper analyses a worst-case performance of the shortest-processing-time (SPT)...
Solvable cases of the no-wait flow-shop scheduling problem
Solvable cases of the no-wait flow-shop scheduling problem
1991,
The no-wait flow-shop scheduling program (NWFSSP) with a makespan objective function...
A heuristic algorithm to schedule work in the repair industry
A heuristic algorithm to schedule work in the repair industry
1991,
The application of flow shop sequencing to a flow shop generated by organization of a...
On scheduling parallel machines with two setup classes
On scheduling parallel machines with two setup classes
1991,
The authors examine the problem of scheduling jobs at a bank of parallel identical...
An analytic framework for sequencing mixed model assembly lines
An analytic framework for sequencing mixed model assembly lines
1992,
The problem of sequencing mixed model assembly lines is characterized by a set of...
Scheduling rule selection for the forbidden early shipment environment: A comparison of economic objectives
Scheduling rule selection for the forbidden early shipment environment: A comparison of economic objectives
1992,
In a recent paper, Christy and Kanet examined the performance of several dispatching...
In a multi-resource environment, how much is enough?
In a multi-resource environment, how much is enough?
1992,
One of the important elements of strategic management is to establish resource levels...
Dynamic scheduling system utilizing machine learning as a knowledge acquisition tool
Dynamic scheduling system utilizing machine learning as a knowledge acquisition tool
1992,
Dynamic selection of scheduling rules during real operations has been recognized as a...
Productivity as a performance measure
Productivity as a performance measure
1992,
Both the improvement of productivity and the effectiveness of performance measures...
Assembly line with flexible work-force
Assembly line with flexible work-force
1992,
The inherent advantages of a flexible work-force have been brought to the forefront by...
A comparison of order release strategies in production control systems
A comparison of order release strategies in production control systems
1992,
This research investigates the performance of four order release strategies for use in...
A model for duplicating bottleneck machines in the presence of budgetary limitations in cellular manufacturing
A model for duplicating bottleneck machines in the presence of budgetary limitations in cellular manufacturing
1992,
The duplication of bottleneck machines is an important decision a parts-manufacturing...
Computer-based cell formation incorporating process sequences
Computer-based cell formation incorporating process sequences
1992,
Describes a philosophy of cell formation for cellular manufacturing which reasons that...
Flexibility trade-offs in a random flexible manufacturing system: A simulation study
Flexibility trade-offs in a random flexible manufacturing system: A simulation study
1992,
Flexible manufacturing systems (FMSs) are allowing firms to take advantage of...
Travelling salesman problem tools for microcomputers
Travelling salesman problem tools for microcomputers
1991,
The problem of determining minimum total distance to be travelled by a salesman, who...
The impact of the just-in-time approach on production system performance: A survey of Italian industry
The impact of the just-in-time approach on production system performance: A survey of Italian industry
1992,
Gives results of a survey on the application of the just-in-time (JIT) approach in...
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