Journal: International Journal of Production Research

Found 2417 papers in total
Computer aided robot selection: The ‘Multiple Attribute Decision Making’ approach
Computer aided robot selection: The ‘Multiple Attribute Decision Making’ approach
1991,
This paper presents an efficient approach for a computer-based solution to the problem...
Using V-A-T analysis for determining the priority and location of JIT manufacturing techniques
Using V-A-T analysis for determining the priority and location of JIT manufacturing techniques
1991,
V-A-T analysis is a procedure which categorizes manufacturing operations based upon...
Intersection Graph Method for AGV Flow Path design
Intersection Graph Method for AGV Flow Path design
1991,
In this paper, the authors introduce the Intersection Graph Mehod for solving the AGV...
Dispatch control of a fleet of remote-controlled/automatic load-haul-dump vehicles in underground mines
Dispatch control of a fleet of remote-controlled/automatic load-haul-dump vehicles in underground mines
1991,
Recently, a concept for automating load-haul-dump (LHD) vehicles has stimulated...
An extended multi-objective replacement model for flexible automation investments
An extended multi-objective replacement model for flexible automation investments
1991,
A multi-objective replacement model is developed for flexible automation investments,...
The application of cognitive simulation techniques to work measurement and methods analysis of production control tasks
The application of cognitive simulation techniques to work measurement and methods analysis of production control tasks
1991,
The implementation of flexible control in production and manufacturing operations has...
Data-driven generic simulators for Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Data-driven generic simulators for Flexible Manufacturing Systems
1991,
Despite the apparent move toward using data-driven simulators in manufacturing...
Semi-Markov decision models for real-time scheduling
Semi-Markov decision models for real-time scheduling
1991,
The authors present a class of real-time scheduling problems and show that these can...
Integration of simulation and analytical submodels for supporting manufacturing decisions
Integration of simulation and analytical submodels for supporting manufacturing decisions
1991,
This work describes the concept and prototype software to assist in parameter...
A neural network system for shape-based classification and coding of rotational parts
A neural network system for shape-based classification and coding of rotational parts
1991,
The classification and coding of parts for group technology applications continue to...
Constrained ‘look-ahead’ manufacturing
Constrained ‘look-ahead’ manufacturing
1991,
The authors describe a manufacturing environment that consists of one or more feeder...
Machine capacity planning in Group Technology
Machine capacity planning in Group Technology
1991,
The paper develops a procedure in Group Technology environment to determine the number...
Constraint-based control of flexible flow lines
Constraint-based control of flexible flow lines
1991,
This paper presents an important framework for controlling a manufacturing system....
A multiple criteria decision making approach for the assembly line balancing problem
A multiple criteria decision making approach for the assembly line balancing problem
1991,
In practice, measuring total profit for a given assembly line balancing (ALB) problem...
The effect of machine breakdowns and interstage storage on the performance of production line systems
The effect of machine breakdowns and interstage storage on the performance of production line systems
1991,
Both machine breakdowns and interstage storage can significantly affect the efficiency...
Tandem queues and kanban-controlled lines
Tandem queues and kanban-controlled lines
1991,
The two-card kanban-controlled line can be viewed as a generalization of the tandem...
A close neighbour algorithm for designing cellular manufacturing systems
A close neighbour algorithm for designing cellular manufacturing systems
1991,
The first step in creating a cellular manufacturing system is to identify machine...
Age-maintenance of an M/G/1 production system
Age-maintenance of an M/G/1 production system
1991,
Many production systems can be modelled as queueing systems. This paper examines the...
Examining the use of dedicated and general purpose pallets in a dedicated flexible manufacturing system
Examining the use of dedicated and general purpose pallets in a dedicated flexible manufacturing system
1991,
This research describes one example of how the failure to understand the relationships...
Effects of loading and routeing decisions on performance of flexible manufacturing systems
Effects of loading and routeing decisions on performance of flexible manufacturing systems
1991,
Research has found that while flexibility is purported to be a prime advantage of...
Intelligent dispatching for flexible manufacturing
Intelligent dispatching for flexible manufacturing
1991,
A decision rule for real-time dispatching of parts, each of which may have alternative...
A model for determining job throughput times for manufacturing flow line workcells with finite buffers
A model for determining job throughput times for manufacturing flow line workcells with finite buffers
1991,
A model is presented for calculating the starting and finishing times of jobs...
Do today’s projects need powerful network planning tools?
Do today’s projects need powerful network planning tools?
1991,
Since the 1960s, when network planning tools were ‘invented’, management...
Tool replacement with adaptive control in a non-stationary non-periodic stochastic process
Tool replacement with adaptive control in a non-stationary non-periodic stochastic process
1991,
The problem of optimum tool replacement is studied in the case in which tool...
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