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Development of a hybrid negotiation scheme for multi-agent manufacturing systems
Development of a hybrid negotiation scheme for multi-agent manufacturing systems
2008,
A hybrid inter-agent negotiation mechanism based on currency and a pre-emption control...
Simulation-based performance comparison between dynamic cells, classical cells and job shops: a case study
Simulation-based performance comparison between dynamic cells, classical cells and job shops: a case study
2008,
This paper presents the results of a simulation-based performance comparison between...
Strategic inventory holding to allow the estimation of earlier due dates in make-to-order production
Strategic inventory holding to allow the estimation of earlier due dates in make-to-order production
2008,
In an advanced planning and scheduling environment, manufacturers are obliged to...
Multi-period operator assignment considering skills, learning and forgetting in labour-intensive cells
Multi-period operator assignment considering skills, learning and forgetting in labour-intensive cells
2008,
This paper deals with assigning operators to various operations in a labour-intensive...
Worker flexibility in a parallel dual resource constrained job shop
Worker flexibility in a parallel dual resource constrained job shop
2008,
In this paper we investigate cross-training policies in a dual resource constraint...
Scheduling of unrelated parallel manufacturing cells with limited human resources
Scheduling of unrelated parallel manufacturing cells with limited human resources
2008,
In this paper the scheduling of batches of parts within a manufacturing system...
Bi-objective cell loading problem with non-zero setup times with fuzzy aspiration levels in labour intensive manufacturing cells
Bi-objective cell loading problem with non-zero setup times with fuzzy aspiration levels in labour intensive manufacturing cells
2008,
In this study, four different bi-objective mathematical models are presented to solve...
Problem space search algorithm for manufacturing cell formation with alternative process plans
Problem space search algorithm for manufacturing cell formation with alternative process plans
2008,
This paper describes an application of state space search for simultaneous formation...
Heuristic rules-based logic cell formation algorithm
Heuristic rules-based logic cell formation algorithm
2008,
Cell formation is a procedure that involves identification of product families and...
A model for the design of dedicated manufacturing cells
A model for the design of dedicated manufacturing cells
2008,
In this paper, a new cellular manufacturing design approach is proposed based on the...
Production allocation, lot-sizing, and shipment policies for multiple items in multiple production lines
Production allocation, lot-sizing, and shipment policies for multiple items in multiple production lines
2008,
Kim et al. discuss the joint production allocation and ordering policies of a single...
Multi-agent systems applications in manufacturing systems and supply chain management: a review paper
Multi-agent systems applications in manufacturing systems and supply chain management: a review paper
2008,
This paper offers a review of the development and use of multi-agent modelling...
Lot streaming in a multiple product permutation flow shop with intermingling
Lot streaming in a multiple product permutation flow shop with intermingling
2008,
In this paper we study the multi-product lot streaming problem in a permutation flow...
Family-based dispatching: anticipating future
Family-based dispatching: anticipating future
2008,
Group Technology exploits similarities in product and process design to meet the...
Profile-based push models in manpower planning
Profile-based push models in manpower planning
2008,
A methodology is presented to deal with heterogeneity due to observable variables in...
Global operations strategy: Coordinating manufacturing networks
Global operations strategy: Coordinating manufacturing networks
2008,
This paper presents a concept that describes how companies can manage their...
Problem identification in maintenance modelling: a case study
Problem identification in maintenance modelling: a case study
2008,
This paper is concerned with a problem identification and problem focus process in...
Reduction in mean residual life in the presence of a constant competing risk
Reduction in mean residual life in the presence of a constant competing risk
2008,
The addition of a constant ‘competing risk’ corresponding to an...
How to optimize the TS-fuzzy knowledge base to achieve desired performances: Accuracy and robustness
How to optimize the TS-fuzzy knowledge base to achieve desired performances: Accuracy and robustness
2008,
Designing an effective criterion/learning to find the best rule and optimal structure...
On optimal operating conditions for a data processing system: A stochastic approach
On optimal operating conditions for a data processing system: A stochastic approach
2008,
In this paper, we consider the problem of determining optimal operating conditions for...
The hub location and network design problem with fixed and variable arc costs: formulation and dual-based solution heuristic
The hub location and network design problem with fixed and variable arc costs: formulation and dual-based solution heuristic
2008,
Many air, less-than-truck load and intermodal transportation and telecommunication...
Efficient heuristics for the rectilinear distance capacitated multi-facility Weber problem
Efficient heuristics for the rectilinear distance capacitated multi-facility Weber problem
2008,
In this paper, we consider the capacitated multi-facility Weber problem with...
Facility location in humanitarian relief
Facility location in humanitarian relief
2008,
In this study, we consider facility location decisions for a humanitarian relief chain...
A Bilevel Genetic Algorithm for a real life location routing problem
A Bilevel Genetic Algorithm for a real life location routing problem
2008,
A fast, robust and efficient algorithm for solving the location routing problem (LRP)...
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