Journal: International Journal of Production Research

Found 2417 papers in total
An ant colony optimisation algorithm for scheduling in agile manufacturing
An ant colony optimisation algorithm for scheduling in agile manufacturing
2008,
Producing customised products in a short time at low cost is one of the goals of agile...
Using swarm intelligence algorithm to solve a part clustering model based on weighted directed graph
Using swarm intelligence algorithm to solve a part clustering model based on weighted directed graph
2008,
Mass customisation is an effective mechanism to satisfy the new requirements of...
Production scheduling optimization algorithm for the hot rolling processes
Production scheduling optimization algorithm for the hot rolling processes
2008,
The hot rolling production scheduling problem is an extremely difficult and...
Modelling hybrid production systems through the ACD specification: a case study in the fibre-glass industry
Modelling hybrid production systems through the ACD specification: a case study in the fibre-glass industry
2008,
This paper is aimed at formalising a model for hybrid production systems where the...
Robust design of composites manufacturing processes with process simulation and optimisation methods
Robust design of composites manufacturing processes with process simulation and optimisation methods
2008,
Due to the increasing variations in raw materials and manufacturing processes,...
Scheduling in robotic cells: process flexibility and cell layout
Scheduling in robotic cells: process flexibility and cell layout
2008,
The focus of this study is the identical parts robotic cell scheduling problem with m...
Multi-agent-based workload control for make-to-order manufacturing
Multi-agent-based workload control for make-to-order manufacturing
2008,
Workload control is a production planning and control concept designed to meet the...
A capacity available-to-promise model for drum–buffer–rope systems
A capacity available-to-promise model for drum–buffer–rope systems
2008,
The capacity available-to-promise (CATP) concept, which is designed to enhance the...
Multi-objective balancing of assembly lines by population heuristics
Multi-objective balancing of assembly lines by population heuristics
2008,
This paper is concerned with the solution of the multi-objective single-model...
Drilling path optimization by the particle swarm optimization algorithm with global convergence characteristics
Drilling path optimization by the particle swarm optimization algorithm with global convergence characteristics
2008,
Drilling path optimization is one of the key problems in holes-machining. This paper...
A methodology for cutting-tool management through the integration of CAPP and scheduling
A methodology for cutting-tool management through the integration of CAPP and scheduling
2008,
Tool management is an important element in the efficiency of flexible manufacturing...
Evaluating flexible manufacturing systems using a combined multiple attribute decision making method
Evaluating flexible manufacturing systems using a combined multiple attribute decision making method
2008,
This paper presents a logical procedure to evaluate alternative flexible manufacturing...
A simple metaheuristic approach to the simultaneous scheduling of machines and automated guided vehicles
A simple metaheuristic approach to the simultaneous scheduling of machines and automated guided vehicles
2008,
In this paper we address the problem of simultaneous scheduling of machines and...
A comparison of JIT and TOC buffering philosophies on system performance with unplanned machine downtime
A comparison of JIT and TOC buffering philosophies on system performance with unplanned machine downtime
2008,
The impact of buffering under just in time (JIT) and theory of constraints (TOC) is...
Master production schedule time interval strategies in make-to-order supply chains
Master production schedule time interval strategies in make-to-order supply chains
2008,
While the literature primarily addresses MPS design from the manufacturer's...
Service-level performance of MRP, kanban, CONWIP and DBR due to parameter stability and environmental robustness
Service-level performance of MRP, kanban, CONWIP and DBR due to parameter stability and environmental robustness
2008,
Decisions regarding production planning and control strategy (PPCS) choices can be...
Learning effective dispatching rules for batch processor scheduling
Learning effective dispatching rules for batch processor scheduling
2008,
Batch processor scheduling, where machines can process multiple jobs simultaneously,...
Finite capacity scheduling with mixed duration tooling trees
Finite capacity scheduling with mixed duration tooling trees
2008,
Finite capacity scheduling is a research area which has much practical application and...
Single machine group scheduling with family setups to minimize total tardiness
Single machine group scheduling with family setups to minimize total tardiness
2008,
This paper considers the single machine scheduling problem with independent family...
Order batching in walk-and-pick order picking systems
Order batching in walk-and-pick order picking systems
2008,
This paper investigates the order-batching problem both as a theoretical problem,...
Inventory management practices and their implications on perceived planning performance
Inventory management practices and their implications on perceived planning performance
2008,
This paper focuses on the use of material planning methods to control material flow to...
Optimal storage rack design for a 3-dimensional compact AS/RS
Optimal storage rack design for a 3-dimensional compact AS/RS
2008,
In this paper, we consider a newly designed compact three-dimensional automated...
A heuristic travel time model for random storage systems using closest open location load dispatching
A heuristic travel time model for random storage systems using closest open location load dispatching
2008,
A heuristic method is proposed for estimating travel times in unit load random storage...
A computational method for pricing of delivery service in a logistics network
A computational method for pricing of delivery service in a logistics network
2008,
In this paper, the problem of finding a fast computational method for pricing of the...
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