Journal: International Journal of Flexible Manufacturing Systems

Found 204 papers in total
Planning and sequencing heuristics for feature-based control of holonic machining equipment
Planning and sequencing heuristics for feature-based control of holonic machining equipment
2001,
The intelligent manufacturing system program was proposed by Japan in 1989. Five...
A genetic algorithm approach to the scheduling of flexible manufacturing systems with multiple routes
A genetic algorithm approach to the scheduling of flexible manufacturing systems with multiple routes
2001,
Usually, most of the typical job shop scheduling approaches deal with the processing...
Information-based dynamic manufacturing system scheduling
Information-based dynamic manufacturing system scheduling
2000,
Information about the state of the system is of paramount importance in determining...
Bottleneck allocation methodology: An integrated manufacturing management model – a systems study
Bottleneck allocation methodology: An integrated manufacturing management model – a systems study
2000,
Bottleneck allocation methodology (BAM) attempts to blend the best features of other...
An analytical queueing network model for flexible manufacturing systems with a discrete handling device and transfer blockings
An analytical queueing network model for flexible manufacturing systems with a discrete handling device and transfer blockings
2000,
In this paper, we study job shop-like flexible manufacturing systems (FMSs) with a...
Stable earliest starting schedules for cyclic job shops: a linear system approach
Stable earliest starting schedules for cyclic job shops: a linear system approach
2000,
We consider a cyclic job shop where an identical mixture of parts of different types,...
Order release and product mix coordination in a complex printed circuit board manufacturing line with batch processes
Order release and product mix coordination in a complex printed circuit board manufacturing line with batch processes
1999,
In this paper, we study the role of order releases and product mix coordination in a...
Control of an assembly system with processing time and subassembly-type uncertainty
Control of an assembly system with processing time and subassembly-type uncertainty
1999,
We address the problem of controlling an assembly system in which the processing times...
Lot-sizing for substitutable, production-to-order parts with random functionality yields
Lot-sizing for substitutable, production-to-order parts with random functionality yields
1999,
A variety of manufacturing processes produce parts that have multiple functionalities...
A generic model to solve tactical planning problems in flexible manufacturing systems
A generic model to solve tactical planning problems in flexible manufacturing systems
1999,
This paper is an attempt to develop a generic modeling framework that addresses...
Representing the material handling system in tractable queuing network models of flexible manufacturing systems: A workload data aggregation approach
Representing the material handling system in tractable queuing network models of flexible manufacturing systems: A workload data aggregation approach
1999,
This paper deals with the use of queueing network (QN) models for quantitatively...
The effects of scheduling rules and routing flexibility on the performance of a random flexible manufacturing system
The effects of scheduling rules and routing flexibility on the performance of a random flexible manufacturing system
1999,
The increased use of flexible manufacturing systems to efficiently provide customers...
Multiple-objective scheduling for the hierarchical control of flexible manufacturing systems
Multiple-objective scheduling for the hierarchical control of flexible manufacturing systems
1999,
This paper presents a hierarchical approach to scheduling flexible manufacturing...
Setting single-period optimal capacity levels and prices for substitutable products
Setting single-period optimal capacity levels and prices for substitutable products
1998,
In this paper, we consider how a company that has the flexibility to produce two...
A simulation study of an object-oriented integration testbed for process planning and production scheduling
A simulation study of an object-oriented integration testbed for process planning and production scheduling
1999,
Many studies on integration of process planning and production scheduling have been...
A cascading auction protocol as a framework for integrating process planning and heterarchical shop floor control
A cascading auction protocol as a framework for integrating process planning and heterarchical shop floor control
1999,
A new contract net-style auction protocol is proposed as a framework for integrating...
Analogy-based multiple process planning system with resource conflicts
Analogy-based multiple process planning system with resource conflicts
1999,
Computer-aided process planning is becoming a widely prevalent technology in modern...
Towards an integration of process planning and production planning and control for flexible manufacturing systems
Towards an integration of process planning and production planning and control for flexible manufacturing systems
1999,
This introduction article attempts to present some major issues relating to the...
A comparison between machine flexibility and routing flexibility
A comparison between machine flexibility and routing flexibility
1999,
In this paper, we evaluate two types of flexibility, machine flexibility and routine...
The effects of workstation flexibility on the (N × N) job shop problem
The effects of workstation flexibility on the (N × N) job shop problem
1999,
To obtain insight into the potential for improving FMS design and operation,...
Average-cost optimal policies for an unreliable flexible multiproduct machine
Average-cost optimal policies for an unreliable flexible multiproduct machine
1999,
This paper is concerned with optimal production planning on a single failure-prone...
A column-generation approach for the assembly system design problem with tool changes
A column-generation approach for the assembly system design problem with tool changes
1999,
This assembly system design problem (ASDP) is to prescribe the minimum-cost assignment...
Performance comparison of some classes of flexible flow shops and job shops
Performance comparison of some classes of flexible flow shops and job shops
1998,
Flexible manufacturing systems for two-stage production may possess a variety of...
A dynamic tool requirement planning model for flexible manufacturing systems
A dynamic tool requirement planning model for flexible manufacturing systems
1997,
Despite their strategic potential, tool management issues in flexible manufacturing...
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