A case study in FMS production planning and dispatching

A case study in FMS production planning and dispatching

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Article ID: iaor1996928
Country: Netherlands
Volume: 7
Issue: 4
Start Page Number: 361
End Page Number: 372
Publication Date: Oct 1995
Journal: International Journal of Flexible Manufacturing Systems
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Keywords: production: FMS
Abstract:

The speedy development and extensive application of computers have helped play a significant role in a new technological revolution. The importance of FMS flexibility in producing a variety of products and adapting rapidly to customer requirements makes FMSs attractive. Further FMSs are most appropriate for large-variety and medium- to high-volume production environments. However, the module of the FMS production planning system is not perfect. This paper focuses on a new scheme for FMS production planning and dispatching under the realistic assumptions promoted by a particular flexible manufacturing factory. Some practical constraints such as fixture uniqueness, limited tool magazine capacity, and a given number of pallets are considered. The simulation results indicate that the scheme provides a good production plan, according to the short-term plans from the MIS Department. Some conclusions are drawn and a discussion is presented.

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