Journal: International Journal of Production Research

Found 2417 papers in total
Predictable scheduling of a single machine with breakdowns and sensitive jobs
Predictable scheduling of a single machine with breakdowns and sensitive jobs
1999,
Production schedules released to the shop floor have two important functions:...
Dynamic scheduling of flexible manufacturing systems using a real-time genetic algorithm
Dynamic scheduling of flexible manufacturing systems using a real-time genetic algorithm
2000,
The paper presents a genetic algorithm capable of generating optimised production...
Workshop scheduling using practical (inaccurate) data. Part 3: A framework to integrate job releasing, routing and scheduling functions to create a robust predictive schedule
Workshop scheduling using practical (inaccurate) data. Part 3: A framework to integrate job releasing, routing and scheduling functions to create a robust predictive schedule
2000,
A comprehensive simulation study conducted by the authors investigated the robustness...
Efficient methods for scheduling make-to-order assemblies under resource, assembly area and part availability constraints
Efficient methods for scheduling make-to-order assemblies under resource, assembly area and part availability constraints
2000,
We consider the problem of scheduling multiple, large-scale, make-to-order assemblies...
A comparison of heuristics for family and job scheduling in a flow-line manufacturing cell
A comparison of heuristics for family and job scheduling in a flow-line manufacturing cell
2000,
This paper proposes new procedures for scheduling a flow-time manufacturing cell and...
Component allocation and job sequencing for two series-connected surface mount device placement machines
Component allocation and job sequencing for two series-connected surface mount device placement machines
2000,
The problem of component allocation and sequencing printed circuit board assembly jobs...
New dispatching rules for shop scheduling: A step forward
New dispatching rules for shop scheduling: A step forward
2000,
This paper provides a set of new dispatching rules for the minimization of various...
Priority scheduling policies for repair shops
Priority scheduling policies for repair shops
2000,
The use of repair as an alternative to the replacement of products is a growing trend...
Scheduling unbalanced cellular manufacturing systems with lot splitting
Scheduling unbalanced cellular manufacturing systems with lot splitting
2000,
Recently, a large number of studies have addressed lot splitting as a means to reduce...
Dynamic conflict-free routing of automated guided vehicles
Dynamic conflict-free routing of automated guided vehicles
1999,
This paper presents work performed to address design and operational control issues...
Design and operation of single-loop dual-rail inter-bay material handling system
Design and operation of single-loop dual-rail inter-bay material handling system
1999,
Asynchronized automated material handling systems, e.g. automated electrified monorail...
Cooperation schemes for heterogeneous material-handling vehicle fleets
Cooperation schemes for heterogeneous material-handling vehicle fleets
1999,
This study deals with an organization which utilizes wire-guided vehicles as its...
Concepts of neighbourhood and universal compact yield towards achieving best pattern layouts
Concepts of neighbourhood and universal compact yield towards achieving best pattern layouts
1999,
Clustering of a given set of patterns or nesting onto a stock is a typical and mingled...
A tabu thresholding implementation for the irregular stock cutting problem
A tabu thresholding implementation for the irregular stock cutting problem
1999,
The complexity of the irregular stock-cutting problem makes an ideal candidate for...
A process modelling framework for automated guided vehicle control
A process modelling framework for automated guided vehicle control
1999,
The control of handling equipment in a distribution centre is vital to overall control...
Facility layout design in a changing environment
Facility layout design in a changing environment
1999,
Increasing global competition, rapid changes in technology and the necessity to...
Facility layout of irregular-shaped departments using a nested approach
Facility layout of irregular-shaped departments using a nested approach
1999,
The facility layout problem is a very difficult and widely studied optimization...
An optimization approach to capacity expansion in semiconductor manufacturing facilities
An optimization approach to capacity expansion in semiconductor manufacturing facilities
1999,
For a given demand and planning horizon, the general facility design problem faced by...
An iterative facility layout algorithm
An iterative facility layout algorithm
1999,
In this paper we present a facility layout algorithm that iterates between a genetic...
Optimal layout in low-level picker-to-part systems
Optimal layout in low-level picker-to-part systems
2000,
The paper presents an analytical approach to layout design of the picking area in...
Tabu search based heuristics for multi-floor facility layout
Tabu search based heuristics for multi-floor facility layout
2000,
A pair of two-stage heuristics, GRASP/TS and FAF/TS, for solving the multifloor...
Quadratic assignment problem with adaptable material handling devices
Quadratic assignment problem with adaptable material handling devices
2000,
The traditional quadratic assignment problem assumes handling costs between two...
A note on a genetic algorithm approach for multiple criteria facility layout design
A note on a genetic algorithm approach for multiple criteria facility layout design
2000,
This note shows that the string representation developed by Islier brought to light an...
Optimal design of the inspection buffer for an unreliable process
Optimal design of the inspection buffer for an unreliable process
2000,
Placing an inspection buffer immediately after an unreliable process subject to...
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