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Simulation of manufacturing systems
Proceedings of the 31st conference on Winter simulation Simulation---a bridge to the future - WSC '99, 1987This paper discusses how simulation is used to design and analyze manufacturing or warehousing systems. Topics discussed include: manufacturing issues investigated by simulation, techniques for building valid and credible models, manufacturing simulation software, statistical considerations, and simulation pitfalls. A case study is included.
Averill M. Law, Michael G. McComas
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Decomposition of manufacturing systems
IEEE Journal on Robotics and Automation, 1988An approach to decomposition of manufacturing systems known as the group technology (GT) is surveyed. GT makes it possible to cluster machines into machine cells and parts into part families. There are two basic methods used for solving the GT problem: classification and modeling.
Andrew Kusiak, Wing S. Chow
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Distributed manufacturing systems
Robotica, 1986SUMMARYIn the context of computer-integrated manufacture (CIM), the paper describes the need for flexible “intelligent” machinery and the need for integrated and distributed software. Methodologies in obtaining appropriate solutions are discussed and related to two major SERC sponsored research programmes at Loughborough University, which concern (i ...
Richard H. Weston +2 more
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Modelling Manufacturing Systems
IFAC Proceedings Volumes, 1984Abstract The traditional approach of extrapolating past experience in order to predict the performance of manufacturing facilities has been found to be quite inadequate for automated manufacturing systems. The need to identify the key factors influencing performance has led to the development of both simulation and analytical models to help in design,
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On Rescheduling in Holonic Manufacturing Systems
Computers in Industry, 2017This paper treats a topical issue for present manufacturing systems, which is the needed adaptability when manufacturing orders are received in an unpredictable way. To face such cases, a rescheduling mechanism is necessary and such a possibility is investigated for a holonic system that materializes its coordination through a combination between the ...
Carlos Pascal, Doru Panescu
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2018
This chapter starts with a basic definition of manufacturing and a brief history on how the discipline developed throughout time, from initial craftsmanship via mass production to flexible and digital manufacturing. In this chapter, we use the term manufacturing to describe the process of converting raw materials or purchased components into physical ...
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This chapter starts with a basic definition of manufacturing and a brief history on how the discipline developed throughout time, from initial craftsmanship via mass production to flexible and digital manufacturing. In this chapter, we use the term manufacturing to describe the process of converting raw materials or purchased components into physical ...
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Manufacturing information systems
Proceedings of the May 6-10, 1974, national computer conference and exposition on - AFIPS '74, 1974New eras of increased productivity and profits through advanced Manufacturing Information Systems---the great nonsequitur. Far from fulfilling years of advanced publicity and still resistant to new technologies, more economical devices, and a host of new optimizing gadgets, total systems answers to manufacturing problems continues to be the elusive ...
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System Thoughts in Manufacturing
Journal of Systems Integration, 1999In this paper we present a taxonomy of manufacturing problems, labeled in a general sense as Design, Production, or Distribution problems. One or more basic systems concepts, such as complexity and adaptation, attach themselves to each such problems. By combining the hierarchical Design—Production—Distribution idea with system concepts, we establish ...
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Manufacturing and Re-manufacturing Systems
2013In this chapter, we consider the application of the Markovian queueing systems discussed in Chap. 2 in modeling manufacturing systems and re-manufacturing systems. We adopt Hedging Point Production (HPP) policy as a production control policy. We note that in a queueing system, there are servers, customers, and waiting spaces.
Wai-Ki Ching +3 more
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