A model and a solution approach for the machine loading and tool allocation problem in a flexible manufacturing system Article

Ram, B, Sarin, S, Chen, CS. (1990). A model and a solution approach for the machine loading and tool allocation problem in a flexible manufacturing system . INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH, 28(4), 637-645. 10.1080/00207549008942745

cited authors

  • Ram, B; Sarin, S; Chen, CS

authors

abstract

  • We consider the problem of planning machine loading and tool allocation in a flexible manufacturing system. The probSSSSSSSlem is modelled as a discrete generalized network with simple side constraints. An algorithm is described to yield a solution to this problem. An important aspect of the modelling process presented here is its ease of application to other planning problems in flexible manufacturing systems. © 1990 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

publication date

  • January 1, 1990

published in

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start page

  • 637

end page

  • 645

volume

  • 28

issue

  • 4