Loading in flexible manufacturing systems (FMSs) is affected by the characteristics of the
FMS under analysis, by the type of plant where the FMS is introduced, and by the production …

A substantial body of research into the problems of manufacturing scheduling has been
reported. Given the diversity of scheduling problems and their inherent intractability, this is …

Part type selection (PTS) and machine loading are two major problems in the production
planning of flexible manufacturing systems. In this paper, we solve these problems by the …

This study addresses an integrated batching and scheduling problem for a single-machine
flexible machining cell in which each pallet can load multiple parts, ie multi-fixturing pallets …

This study addresses the issue of investment appraisal of new technology, specifically
computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools in conjunction with optimal allocation of …

This study addresses a part selection problem for flexible manufacturing systems in which
part processing times are controllable to optimize the total cost associated with energy …

This study addresses an allocation problem that arises in the semiconductor industry and
flexible manufacturing systems where the tools should be loaded on computer numerical …

We consider a multi-period order selection problem in flexible manufacturing systems, which
is the problem of selecting orders to be produced in each period during the upcoming …

We consider multi-period part selection and loading problems in flexible manufacturing
systems with the objective of minimizing subcontracting costs. The part selection problem is …

The need for generating efficient planning and control systems for flexible machining
facilities has further increased with the pressures of the modern global market, in which …