Journal: International Journal of Flexible Manufacturing Systems

Found 204 papers in total
A branch and bound algorithm for hoist scheduling of a circuit board production line
A branch and bound algorithm for hoist scheduling of a circuit board production line
1996,
The article studies the scheduling problem of a material handling hoist in a circuit...
Batch sizes and lead-time performance in flexible manufacturing systems
Batch sizes and lead-time performance in flexible manufacturing systems
1996,
Production lead-time performance in flexible manufacturing systems is influenced by...
CHESS: A methodology for resolving scheduling and dispatch problems in FMSs
CHESS: A methodology for resolving scheduling and dispatch problems in FMSs
1996,
The objective of the research, presented herein, was to determine whether or not the...
Analysis of flexible manufacturing systems with distinct repeated visits: DrQ
Analysis of flexible manufacturing systems with distinct repeated visits: DrQ
1995,
This article examines the performance effects caused by repeated part visits at the...
A case study in FMS production planning and dispatching
A case study in FMS production planning and dispatching
1995,
The speedy development and extensive application of computers have helped play a...
A genetic algorithm approach to optimization of asynchronous automatic assembly systems
A genetic algorithm approach to optimization of asynchronous automatic assembly systems
1995,
This paper presents the application of genetic algorithms to the performance...
Decision learning about production control as machines break down in a flexible manufacturing system
Decision learning about production control as machines break down in a flexible manufacturing system
1995,
During manufacturing, there are many situations that can affect production...
A model for the minimum cost configuration problem in flexible manufacturing systems
A model for the minimum cost configuration problem in flexible manufacturing systems
1995,
This paper presents a mathematical programming model to help select equipment for a...
Intelligent scheduling of FMSs with inductive learning capability using neural networks
Intelligent scheduling of FMSs with inductive learning capability using neural networks
1995,
With the growing uncertainty and complexity in the manufacturing environment, most...
Inventory issues in incremental FMS implementation
Inventory issues in incremental FMS implementation
1995,
In recent years, numerous studies have demonstrated convincingly that impressive...
Scheduling algorithms for a two-machine flexible manufacturing system
Scheduling algorithms for a two-machine flexible manufacturing system
1995,
The flexible manufacturing system (FMS) considered in this paper is composed of two...
A heuristic algorithm for the loading problem in flexible manufacturing systems
A heuristic algorithm for the loading problem in flexible manufacturing systems
1995,
The paper considers the loading problem in flexible manufacturing systems. This...
A case study in the design of flexible assembly systems
A case study in the design of flexible assembly systems
1995,
The design of production systems is generally based on economic considerations, which...
Modular synthesis of Petri nets for modeling flexible manufacturing systems
Modular synthesis of Petri nets for modeling flexible manufacturing systems
1995,
This paper proposes a modular Petri net synthesis method for modeling flexible...
Schedule efficiency in a robotic production cell
Schedule efficiency in a robotic production cell
1995,
In this paper, the authors analyze the efficiency of a given robot movement schedule...
Tool addition strategies for flexible manufacturing systems
Tool addition strategies for flexible manufacturing systems
1994,
The allocation of tools to machines determines potential part routes in flexible...
The effect of financing decisions on the choice of manufacturing technologies
The effect of financing decisions on the choice of manufacturing technologies
1994,
This paper demonstrates the importance of jointly considering financing and technology...
A new branch and bound algorithm for loading problems in flexible manufacturing systems
A new branch and bound algorithm for loading problems in flexible manufacturing systems
1994,
Loading problems in flexible manufacturing systems involve assigning operations for...
A comparative study of FMS tool allocation and part type selection approaches for a varying part type mix
A comparative study of FMS tool allocation and part type selection approaches for a varying part type mix
1994,
Hankins and Rovito examined the impact of different tool policies on cutting tool...
Analytical models for FMS design optimization: A survey
Analytical models for FMS design optimization: A survey
1994,
This paper surveys the analytical methods that have been developed for optimizing the...
Optimal just-in-time schedules for flexible transfer lines
Optimal just-in-time schedules for flexible transfer lines
1994,
Flexible transfer lines or mixed-model assembly lines are capable of diversified...
Optimal strip sequencing strategies for flexible manufacturing operations in two and three dimensions
Optimal strip sequencing strategies for flexible manufacturing operations in two and three dimensions
1994,
In this paper, optimal strip strategies are developed for a variety of two-dimensional...
An approach to real-time flexible scheduling
An approach to real-time flexible scheduling
1994,
Two types of flexibility are important in manufacturing scheduling in general and in...
Minimizing the number of tool switches on a flexible machine
Minimizing the number of tool switches on a flexible machine
1994,
This article analyzes a tool switching problem arising in certain flexible...
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