Combinatorial optimization models for production scheduling in automated manufacturing systems
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Combinatorial optimization models believed to be essential in mathematical programming strategies to production planning and scheduling for highly automated manufacturing systems are evaluated. Such models explicitly mirror properties of flexible manufacturing systems, specifically their tool interchange capability and high degree of integration with automated material handling devices. Such models are desirable from the viewpoint of optimization theory and closely related to models in other application areas.
Publication Name: European Journal of Operational Research
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0377-2217
Year: 1997
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Modeling and analysis of machine sharing in manufacturing systems
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Machine sharing is a recurring issue in automated manufacturing system design automation. Machine sharing is often recommended as a way to enhance system versatility and flexibility. However, it also poses several disadvantages, such as higher setup times, larger batch sizes, higher processing variance and extended material handling times. Machine sharing offers more benefits in relatively small machine groups and in environments with minimal processing variety.
Publication Name: European Journal of Operational Research
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0377-2217
Year: 1996
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