Article ID: | iaor1992976 |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Volume: | 30 |
Issue: | 3 |
Start Page Number: | 665 |
End Page Number: | 681 |
Publication Date: | Mar 1992 |
Journal: | International Journal of Production Research |
Authors: | Tanchoco J.M.A., Sinriech David |
Keywords: | materials, control |
This study deals with the Automated Guided Vehicle System guide path design problem. The authors suggest a single closed loop guide path layout configuration as an alternative to conventional but more complex guide path designs. The benefits of using a simple guide path versus more complicated guide paths are discussed. A procedure for designing an optimal single loop guide path for a given facility layout is presented. Finally, the single loop’s throughput performance is tested and compared to that of a more complex guide path.