Journal: International Journal of Production Research

Found 2417 papers in total
Optimization of cycle time and kinematic energy in a robot/conveyor system with variable pick-up locations
1993,
In automated manufacturing, a robot/conveyor system uses a robot to pick up parts that...
Two sequence-pattern, matching-based, flow analysis methods for multi-flowlines layout design
1993,
In otpimizing the layout design of a multi-product assembly environment, the analysis...
A prototype knowledge-based system (KBS) for selection of inventory control policies
1993,
In a previous paper Parlar presents an expert system for advising on the selection of...
An experimental comparison of systematic placement procedures for facility layout design
1993,
A comparision of alternative procedures for automatic placement of facilities in a...
Development of a shell for constructing a diagnostic expert system based on designer’s knowledge
1993,
Conventionally, diagnostic expert systems have been developed using maintenance...
An economic model for raw material selection
1993,
An economic model for raw material selection is presented and a case analysis is...
A modified network approach for the design of cellular manufacturing systems
1993,
In considering the operation sequence constraints in manufacturing systems, the cell...
A Petri net-based decomposition approach in modelling of manufacturing systems
1993,
This paper discusses the decomposition problem in the modelling and simulation of...
Covering technique-based algorithm for machine grouping to form manufacturing cells
1993,
This paper discusses an algorithm which helps the formation of machine groups...
Effect of discrete batch WIP transfer on the efficiency of production lines
1993,
In this paper, the effect of discrete batch transfer of WIP between workstations on...
Effect of production cost on shelf life
1993,
The authors consider a manufacturing system which produces a family of items and the...
A line-balance-based capacity planning procedure for series-type robotic assembly line
1993,
This study has presented an integrated capacity planning procedure for a series-type...
A comparative study of aggregate production planning strategies under conditions of uncertainty and cyclic product demands
1993,
For circumstances of cyclic demand and a highly stochastic planning environment, six...
Predictive formulae for unpaced line efficiency
1993,
One of the classic problems of industrial engineering is how to accurately predict the...
Job shop flowtime prediction and tardiness control using queueing analysis
1993,
This paper investigates flowtime prediction under conditions where Jackson’s...
Simultaneous formation of machine and human cells in group technology: A multiple objective approach
1993,
Since the advent of group technology (GT) as a primary manufacturing tool for reducing...
On the economics of cutting tools
1993,
The determination of the optimal cutting conditions for machine tools is a familiar...
Balancing two-sided assembly lines: A case study
1993,
The paper describes the design and use of a computer program to balance two-sided...
Formulation and solution of problems of tool positioning on a single machining centre
1993,
The authors extend previous work on the construction of a computer technique used to...
Labour flexibility and staffing levels in a dual-resource constrained job shop
1993,
In many manufacturing organizations, increasing process flexibility is becoming more...
Design of manufacturing cells for flexible environment considering alternative routeing
1993,
In flexible manufacturing system, it is common that most machines are multi-purpose...
Estimation of number of AGVs for an FMS: An analytical model
1993,
The estimation of the number of vehicles is of paramount importance in AGV-based...
Real-time production control of an FMS in a produce-to-order environment
1993,
This paper deals with real-time control of an FMS, operating in a produce-to-order...
Design of an FMS decision support system
1993,
Flexible manufacturing system (FMS) is an integrated system consisting of computer...
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