| Article ID: | iaor1995505 |
| Country: | Belgium |
| Volume: | 34 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| Start Page Number: | 5 |
| End Page Number: | 22 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 1994 |
| Journal: | Belgian Journal of Operations Research, Statistics and Computer Science |
| Authors: | Oerlemans Alwin G. |
| Keywords: | programming: mathematical, planning |
This paper gives an overview of issues related to the implementation of flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). Issues concerning the technological developments, layout, classification, diffusion and financial justification of the systems are discussed. The focus of the paper is on the discussion of hierarchical approaches and models for FMS production planning. Contributions from the operations research/management science community to strategic, tactical and operational planning problems are considered. Special attention is paid to the use of mathematical programming tools for tactical and operational problems. Suggestions for further reading are given.