Journal: International Journal of Production Research

Found 2417 papers in total
A neural network-based automated inspection system with an application to surface mount devices
A neural network-based automated inspection system with an application to surface mount devices
1993,
Surface mount technology is becoming popular in electronic assembly. Since most...
A framework for material handling system design justification
A framework for material handling system design justification
1993,
The integrating nature of material handling systems renders their design and economic...
A methodology for cellular manufacturing design
A methodology for cellular manufacturing design
1993,
A two-phase methodology is presented as an aid to organizing job shop production in a...
A ‘linguistic pattern’ approach for multiple criteria facility layout problems
A ‘linguistic pattern’ approach for multiple criteria facility layout problems
1993,
Various models and heuristic procedures for a multiple criteria facility layout...
An effective sorting method for facility layout construction
An effective sorting method for facility layout construction
1993,
In this study, facility layout methods are reviewed and classified. This includes the...
Quadratic assignment algorithms for the dynamic layout problem
Quadratic assignment algorithms for the dynamic layout problem
1993,
In a dynamic facilities layout problem, the objective is to minimize total costs: the...
Use of cost and accuracy measures in forecasting method selection: A physical distribution example
Use of cost and accuracy measures in forecasting method selection: A physical distribution example
1993,
A difficult inventory control decision is that encountered by electronics warehouses...
Output maximization of a CIM system: Simulation and statistical approach
Output maximization of a CIM system: Simulation and statistical approach
1993,
Computer simulation is one of the most popular and frequently used techniques among...
A multi-family dynamic lot sizing problem with coordinated replenishments: A heuristic procedure
A multi-family dynamic lot sizing problem with coordinated replenishments: A heuristic procedure
1993,
Consider a manufacturing environment where multiple items are produced. These products...
A mathematical model for the economic justification of setup time reduction
A mathematical model for the economic justification of setup time reduction
1993,
A justification model for setup time reduction is presented. The model includes...
Optimal operation planning and sequencing: Minimization of tool changeovers
Optimal operation planning and sequencing: Minimization of tool changeovers
1993,
Process planning is divided into two major tasks: routeing planning and operation...
Production control strategies within multi-product batch manufacturing companies
Production control strategies within multi-product batch manufacturing companies
1993,
In response to increased international competition many companies are searching for a...
A linear programming model for tolerance assignment in a tolerance chart
A linear programming model for tolerance assignment in a tolerance chart
1993,
A tolerance chart is very useful tool for process engineers to determine tolerances...
Control mechanisms for stable lead times
Control mechanisms for stable lead times
1993,
Variations in manufacturing lead times are a significant problem in industry today....
A heuristic algorithm for master production schedule generation with finite capacity and sequence dependent setups
A heuristic algorithm for master production schedule generation with finite capacity and sequence dependent setups
1993,
Correct formulation of the master production schedule is critically important for the...
A network flow approach to solve clustering problems in group technology
A network flow approach to solve clustering problems in group technology
1993,
A fundamental group technology (GT) problem is the identification of part families and...
A two-phase heuristic algorithm for determining buffer sizes of production lines
A two-phase heuristic algorithm for determining buffer sizes of production lines
1993,
In-process inventories are often used in many manufacturing systems to smooth and...
Multiproduct economic lot size models with investment costs for setup reduction and quality improvement
Multiproduct economic lot size models with investment costs for setup reduction and quality improvement
1993,
Setup time and cost reductions and quality improvements have been key issues in modern...
Push and pull rules for dispatching automated guided vehicles in a flexible manufacturing system
Push and pull rules for dispatching automated guided vehicles in a flexible manufacturing system
1993,
Automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems are widely used in flexible manufacturing...
Concurrent part assignment and tool allocation in FMS with material handling considerations
Concurrent part assignment and tool allocation in FMS with material handling considerations
1993,
Two of the most important planning tasks in FMS are the determination of part...
A facility layout method for flexible manufacturing systems
A facility layout method for flexible manufacturing systems
1993,
The facility layout of a flexible manufacturing system (FMS) involves the positioning...
A study on surrogate objectives for loading a certain type of flexible manufacturing system
A study on surrogate objectives for loading a certain type of flexible manufacturing system
1993,
Various objectives are used for the loading problem in flexible manufacturing systems....
Total quality control using PCs in an engineering company
Total quality control using PCs in an engineering company
1993,
Increasing competition and the need for higher reliability have created new dimensions...
Analysis of behaviour of an unreliable n-stage transfer line with (n-1) inter-stage storage buffers
Analysis of behaviour of an unreliable n-stage transfer line with (n-1) inter-stage storage buffers
1993,
This paper develops an efficient method to analyse the behaviour of an unreliable n-...
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