Journal: International Journal of Production Research

Found 2417 papers in total
Computing optimal (s, S) policies for inventory systems with a cut-off transaction size and the option of joint replenishment
2002,
This paper presents a mathematical model that is developed for the synthesis of...
A fuzzy logic approach to an integrated maintenance/production scheduling algorithm
2002,
Scheduling algorithms play an important role in manufacturing systems as a means of...
Distance-based fuzzy multicriteria decision-making approach for evaluating flexible manufacturing system alternatives
2002,
Considering the high required capital outlay and moderate risk of a flexible...
Optimal three-dimensional layout of industrial facilities
2002,
Facilities layout is concerned with the spatial arrangement of a set of departments or...
Integrated design of the block layout and aisle structure by simulated annealing
2002,
In a manufacturing layout, it is widely agreed that the design of the layout and...
Inspection resource assignment in a multistage manufacturing system with an inspection error model
2002,
Producing high-quality products at low cost is always one concern for a multi-stage...
Solving a multistage partial inspection problem using genetic algorithms
2002,
Traditionally, the multistage inspection problem has been formulated as consisting of...
Optimal screening limits on multi-stage assemblies
2002,
A number of models have been proposed in the literature for determining optimal...
A study of an integrated inventory with controllable lead time
2002,
The Japanese experience of Just-in-Time (JIT) production has shown that there are...
On ‘Manufacturing batch size and ordering policy for products with shelf lives’
2002,
The economic lot scheduling problem (ELSP) with common cycle time, shelf life...
Work sequencing in a manufacturing cell with limited labour constraints
2002,
This study focuses on the analysis of group scheduling heuristics in a...
A Petri net based approach to determine the disassembly strategy of a product
2002,
In order to protect the environment and regain value added to products, a process...
A two-stage heuristic method for balancing mixed-model assembly lines with parallel workstations
2002,
This work presents a new mathematical programming model for the mixed-model assembly...
Cost-tolerance analysis model based on a neural networks method
2002,
The purpose of tolerance design in product components is to produce a product with the...
Novel algorithmic approach to generate the ‘number of passes’ and ‘depth of cuts’ for the optimisation routines of multipass machining
2002,
A novel heuristic algorithm is proposed to generate feasible neighbouring solutions...
Optimization of multiple responses using a fuzzy-rule based inference system
2002,
The optimization of multiple responses (or performance characteristics) has received...
Modelling and optimisation of a gas metal arc welding process by genetic algorithm and response surface methodology
2002,
The welding process, due to its complexity, has relied on empirical and experimental...
Optimal decision making using cost accounting information
2002,
The primary objective of this paper was to compare the results of using four different...
Hybrid genetic algorithm and simulated annealing approach for the optimisation of process plans for prismatic parts
2002,
For a CAPP system in a dynamic workshop environment, the activities of selecting...
Assessing computer numerical control machines using data envelopment analysis
2002,
This paper reports on an application of data envelopment analysis (DEA) to evaluate...
A product-configuration-driven system for assembly planning within a product data management environment
2002,
This paper describes the results of a project sponsored by the Engineering and Physics...
Performance-based optimal selection of cutting conditions and cutting tools in multipass turning operations using genetic algorithms
2002,
The paper presents a new methodology involving the use of genetic algorithms for the...
Comparative study of simulated annealing, genetic algorithms and tabu search for solving binary and comprehensive machine-grouping problems
2002,
Machine/part grouping problems have proven to be NP-complete and cannot be solved in...
Wafer bin map recognition using a neural network approach
2002,
Although the fabrication of modern integrated circuits uses highly automatic and...
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