Keyword: manufacturing industries

Found 1205 papers in total
Design of induction motors using a mixed-variable approach
Design of induction motors using a mixed-variable approach
2005,
In this paper we are concerned with the problem of optimally designing three-phase...
Optimization models for the machine scheduling problem with a single flexible maintenance activity
Optimization models for the machine scheduling problem with a single flexible maintenance activity
2006,
The majority of machine scheduling literature assumes that machines are available at...
Stochastic linear programming with scarce information: an approach from expected utility and bounded rationality applied to the textile industry
Stochastic linear programming with scarce information: an approach from expected utility and bounded rationality applied to the textile industry
2006,
Potential users of this article are engineers who can estimate mean values, standard...
Economic lot sizing for an imperfect production system subject to random breakdowns
Economic lot sizing for an imperfect production system subject to random breakdowns
2006,
This article considers an economic manufacturing quantity model for an imperfect...
Equipment management strategy under machine capacity loss
Equipment management strategy under machine capacity loss
2006,
Using integrated circuit packaging lines as examples, this research proposed a set of...
Job ordering and management of wearing tools
Job ordering and management of wearing tools
2006,
This article considers a scheduling problem arising in flexible manufacturing systems....
Two-machine flow-shop scheduling to minimize total late work
Two-machine flow-shop scheduling to minimize total late work
2006,
This article considers a two-machine flow-shop scheduling problem of minimizing total...
Multiobjective optimization of a two-piece aluminum beverage bottle considering tactile sensation of heat and embossing formability
Multiobjective optimization of a two-piece aluminum beverage bottle considering tactile sensation of heat and embossing formability
2006,
This paper deals with a multiobjective optimization of a screw-top beverage bottle for...
Methodologies for synchronised scheduling of assembly and air transportation in a consumer electronics supply chain
Methodologies for synchronised scheduling of assembly and air transportation in a consumer electronics supply chain
2006,
Motivated by a major PC manufacturer in the consumer electronics industry, we study...
Comparing third party logistics usage in the service and manufacturing industries: A Saudi Arabian perspective
Comparing third party logistics usage in the service and manufacturing industries: A Saudi Arabian perspective
2006,
This paper compares manufacturing and service industries on a variety of practices...
Design of an integrated supplier selection and multi-echelon distribution inventory model in a built-to-order supply chain environment
Design of an integrated supplier selection and multi-echelon distribution inventory model in a built-to-order supply chain environment
2006,
The paper deals with the development of an integrated supplier selection and...
Re-engineering of the forecasting process in a Greek wood-processing company
Re-engineering of the forecasting process in a Greek wood-processing company
2006,
This paper presents the re-engineering of the forecasting process of a medium-size...
A comparison of bottling alternatives in the pharmaceutical industry
A comparison of bottling alternatives in the pharmaceutical industry
2006,
This paper presents the results of a case study in a batch production facility for...
Advanced planning and scheduling systems in aluminium conversion industry
Advanced planning and scheduling systems in aluminium conversion industry
2006,
Standard software packages, known as advanced planning and scheduling systems (APS),...
A methodology for determining cutting stock sizes and cutting patterns
A methodology for determining cutting stock sizes and cutting patterns
2002,
This paper considers a real-world cutting problem arising from caravan manufacturing...
Inventory evaluation and product slate management in large-scale continuous process industries
Inventory evaluation and product slate management in large-scale continuous process industries
2006,
Managing production and inventory for large-scale continuous processing plants is a...
Solving unequal area facility layout problems using genetic algorithm
Solving unequal area facility layout problems using genetic algorithm
2006,
This paper presents an approach for solving multi-row, unequal area, manufacturing...
Modeling equipment breakdowns: Adjusting reliability via behavior-invariant modifications of pertinent probability densities – a case study evaluation in automotive products
Modeling equipment breakdowns: Adjusting reliability via behavior-invariant modifications of pertinent probability densities – a case study evaluation in automotive products
2000,
This case study describes the actual implementation of a methodology for changing...
Maintenance resources optimization applied to a manufacturing system
Maintenance resources optimization applied to a manufacturing system
2006,
This paper presents an availability optimization of an engineering system assembled in...
Making design rules: A multidomain perspective
Making design rules: A multidomain perspective
2006,
Design rules allocate functions to modules, identify operating principles, and set...
Modeling multiple stage manufacturing systems with generalized costs and capacity issues
Modeling multiple stage manufacturing systems with generalized costs and capacity issues
2005,
This study introduces one modeling methodology that describes a broad range of...
Generating optimal multi-segment cutting patterns for circular blanks in the manufacturing of electric motors
Generating optimal multi-segment cutting patterns for circular blanks in the manufacturing of electric motors
2006,
The author presents a method to generate optimal multi-segment cutting patterns to...
Reciprocal service department cost allocation and decision making
Reciprocal service department cost allocation and decision making
2005,
In a manufacturing company, certain departments can be characterized as production...
Implementing control charts within a meat processing plant
Implementing control charts within a meat processing plant
2000,
This paper presents a review of a quality improvement project within a meat processing...
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