Keyword: production: FMS

Found 229 papers in total
A exponentialization procedure for general FMS network of queues with limited buffer
A exponentialization procedure for general FMS network of queues with limited buffer
1994,
This paper develops an exponentialization procedure for the modelling of open FMS...
Optimal design of an inspection station in a Flexible Manufacturing System-Analysis of an FMS using a closed queueing network model (Part III)
Optimal design of an inspection station in a Flexible Manufacturing System-Analysis of an FMS using a closed queueing network model (Part III)
1993,
Inspection of finished products is necessary to ensure the required quality after all...
Queueing models for optimizing system availability of a flexible manufacturing system
Queueing models for optimizing system availability of a flexible manufacturing system
1994,
This research investigates two maintenance float models in a flexible manufacturing...
Development and testing of control software for Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Development and testing of control software for Flexible Manufacturing Systems
1992,
Mathematical and computational aspects of software for the control of Flexible...
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...
A mathematical model for multiple machine replacement with material handling and relocation considerations
A mathematical model for multiple machine replacement with material handling and relocation considerations
1994,
With the introduction of Flexible Manufacturing Systems, a number of factors such as...
Scheduling a flexible machining system with a dynamic tool movement
Scheduling a flexible machining system with a dynamic tool movement
1993,
A recent trend in flexible machining systems is the growth in systems comprised of...
Developing conflict-free routes for automated guided vehicles
Developing conflict-free routes for automated guided vehicles
1993,
Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are a highly sophisticated and increasingly popular...
Characteristics and the role of the place graphics system in simulation of a flexible manufacturing system
Characteristics and the role of the place graphics system in simulation of a flexible manufacturing system
1993,
The purpose of this paper is to present the advantages of using computer simulation...
Simultaneous scheduling of machines and automated guided vehicles
Simultaneous scheduling of machines and automated guided vehicles
1993,
This paper is an attempt to make scheduling of AGVs an integral part of the overall...
BPSS: A scheduling support system for the packaging industry
BPSS: A scheduling support system for the packaging industry
1993,
This paper describes a scheduling support system for plants that produce multiply...
Experimental investigation of an FMS due-date scheduling problem: Evaluation of machine and AGV scheduling rules
Experimental investigation of an FMS due-date scheduling problem: Evaluation of machine and AGV scheduling rules
1993,
Although extensive research has been conducted to solve design and operational...
Optimal control of switching diffusions with application to flexible manufacturing systems
Optimal control of switching diffusions with application to flexible manufacturing systems
1993,
A controlled switching diffusion model is developed to study the hierarchical control...
Manufacturing managers and the adoption of advanced manufacturing technology
Manufacturing managers and the adoption of advanced manufacturing technology
1993,
The theory of reasoned action is used to explain why manufacturing managers champion...
Flow management in flexible manufacturing cells with pipeline operations
Flow management in flexible manufacturing cells with pipeline operations
1993,
The problem of flow management for a class of flexible manufacturing cells is...
Optimal strategies for design and operation of a flexible manufacturing system
Optimal strategies for design and operation of a flexible manufacturing system
1992,
Consider a two stage manufacturing system with a finite capacity, consisting of a set...
The diffusion of flexible manufacturing systems in Japan, Europe and the United States
The diffusion of flexible manufacturing systems in Japan, Europe and the United States
1993,
This paper is concerned with the rate of diffusion of flexible manufacturing systems,...
Manufacturing flexibility: A strategic perspective
Manufacturing flexibility: A strategic perspective
1993,
To help meet competitive realities operations managers need to know more about the...
A constructive heuristic algorithm for concurrently selecting and sequencing jobs in an FMS environment
A constructive heuristic algorithm for concurrently selecting and sequencing jobs in an FMS environment
1993,
This paper deals with the concurrent solution of the loading and scheduling problems...
FLEXSIM: A flexible manufacturing system simulator
FLEXSIM: A flexible manufacturing system simulator
1991,
The authors present a general portable simulation tool called FLEXSIM which is...
Approaches to machine load balancing in flexible manufacturing systems
Approaches to machine load balancing in flexible manufacturing systems
1992,
The load balancing problem for a flexible manufacturing system concerns the allocation...
Decision-making in supervisory control of a flexible manufacturing system
Decision-making in supervisory control of a flexible manufacturing system
1991,
Human intervention is a component of many flexible manufacturing system (FMS) control...
Combined part selection, load sharing and machine loading problem in hybrid manufacturing systems
Combined part selection, load sharing and machine loading problem in hybrid manufacturing systems
1992,
A hybrid manufacturing system (HMS) is a manufacturing system where flexible...
A queueing network/branch-and-bound approach to lot scheduling in flexible manufacturing systems
A queueing network/branch-and-bound approach to lot scheduling in flexible manufacturing systems
1991,
A number of lots of different parts with due dates and release times have to be...
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