Journal: International Journal of Production Research

Found 2417 papers in total
Optimal operation grouping and sequencing technique for multistage machining systems
1998,
In this study, the problem of determining the optimal group and sequence of operations...
Multi-objective machine-part cell formation through parallel simulated annealing
1998,
Group technology (GT) is a manufacturing philosophy which identifies and exploits the...
A Petri-net-based structure for automated storage and retrieval system operation modelling
1998,
This paper presents a Petri-net (PN)-based hierarchical structure for AS/RS operation...
Batch production using process sequence cells
1998,
The process sequence cell layout (PSCL) approach involves allocating items of...
Aggregate planning in hybrid flowshops
1998,
We present a linear programming based heuristic for the solution of a class of...
Manufacturing capability measurement for cellular manufacturing systems
1998,
An important element in the design and management of cellular manufacturing systems is...
Balancing facilities in aggregate production planning: Make-to-order and make-to-stock environments
1998,
The paper concerns an optimal control approach to continuous-time aggregate production...
An integrated management procedure of multi-item mixed-line production system – its hierarchical structure and performance evaluation
1998,
This paper proposes a design procedure of multi-item mixed-line production system in...
Using simulated annealing to solve a multiobjective assembly line balancing problem with parallel workstations
1998,
This research presents a Simulated Annealing based technique to address the assembly...
Batching multiple products on parallel heterogeneous machines in a closed job shop
1998,
In a closed job shop manufacturing environment, an effective batching of multiple...
Comparison of order review and release techniques in a dynamic and uncertain job shop environment
1998,
This paper proposes a new methodological pattern to assess the effectiveness of Order...
Static neural network process models: Considerations and case studies
1998,
Neural networks are beginning to be used for the modelling of complex manufacturing...
Control of a batch-processing machine: A computational approach
1998,
Batch processing machines, where a number of jobs are processed simultaneously as a...
Economical evaluation of disassembly operations for recycling, remanufacturing and reuse
1998,
This paper introduced a procedure which integrates economical factors into the...
A multi-level modelling system for the design of flexible machining installations
1998,
Modern flexible manufacturing facilities can be highly complex, consisting of the...
Integration of inductive learning and neural networks for multi-objective FMS scheduling
1998,
In this paper, we propose an integrated approach of inductive learning and competitive...
A real-time scheduling mechanism for a flexible manufacturing system: Using simulation and dispatching rules
1998,
This paper presents a real-time scheduling methodology which uses simulation and...
Iterative procedures for multi-period order selection and loading problems in flexible manufacturing systems
1998,
This paper focuses on multi-period order selection and loading problems in flexible...
On-line production control of a flexible multi-cell manufacturing system operating a highly dynamic environment
1998,
This paper examines the problem of real-time production control of a flexible...
Production planning for flexible manufacturing systems with multiple machine types: A practical method
1998,
We study three important production planning problems for flexible manufacturing...
A comparative study of performance measures for throughput of a mixed model assembly line in a Just-In-Time environment
1998,
Throughput evaluation of a mixed model assembly line, where the arrival sequence of...
Analysis of production systems when run length influences product quality
1998,
Proponents of the Just-In-Time philosophy contend that smaller run lengths result in...
Predicting volume distance performance for layout problems with static distance functions
1998,
This study investigates the predictability of the form and parameters of the...
Solving facility layout problems with geometric constraints using parallel genetic algorithms: Experimentation and findings
1998,
In this paper, we present a parallel genetic algorithm approach to the facility layout...
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