Integrated Manufacturing Systems: Volume 8 Issue 6
Table of contents
A methodology for data gathering and analysis in a logistics simulation project
Juha‐Matti Lehtonen, Ulla SeppalaPresents a methodology called controllability analysis in logistics. Controllability focuses on two first steps of the simulation project: problem definition; and data gathering…
Customizing manufacturing strategy
Peter J. Sackett, Douglas J. Maxwell, Paul L. LowenthalDraws on the convergence in enterprise and manufacturing strategies apparent in the established theories and models. Develops this form through enterprise‐wide competitive…
A framework of decision‐support systems in advanced manufacturing enterprises ‐ a systems view
Richard Ying Kit Fung, Shouju Ren, Jurgen Bode, Shaowu LuoAnalyses the environment and characteristics of an advanced manufacturing system (AMS). It is an open system with a multi‐layer structure and a self‐organizing ability capable of…
Simultaneous route selection and cell formation: a mixed‐integer programming time‐cost model
Bhaba R. Sarker, Kun LiPresents a mixed‐integer programme to simultaneously select part routeings and form machine cells in the presence of alternate process plans so that the total cost of operating…
Integrated application in CAD/CAM, scheduling and control
Jau Woie Chang, Yih Ping Luh, Shean Shyong ChiouIntegrates CAD/CAM, production control and process control in a case study involving manufacturing automation. The manufacturing firm is a distributed cellular system operating in…
An integrated estimation and design system for fire protection equipment
Charles E.R. Wainwright, Albert C.K. Leung, Raymond LeonardDescribes the development of an integrated computer‐based system (PROTECT) to aid the design of complex fire protection systems. Explains how PROTECT, developed through the…