A review of different approaches to the FMS loading problem

A review of different approaches to the FMS loading problem

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Article ID: iaor20022228
Country: United States
Volume: 13
Issue: 4
Start Page Number: 361
End Page Number: 384
Publication Date: Jan 2001
Journal: International Journal of Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Authors: , ,
Abstract:

Loading in flexible manufacturing systems (FMSs) is affected by the characteristics of the FMS under analysis, by the type of plant where the FMS is introduced, and by the production planning hierarchy where the loading module operates. We propose an analysis of the various aspects that influence the problem formulation, identifying the alternatives available in real systems and possible future evolutions. We then provide a survey of different approaches proposed in the literature to tackle the loading problem. Articles are classified according to the type of FMS analyzed, the objective function, and the constraints. Finally, based on our analysis, we suggest some problem issues which need to be addressed, and also directions for future research.

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