A hierarchical algorithm for the flexible job shop scheduling problem is described, based on
the tabu search metaheuristic. Hierarchical strategies have been proposed in the literature …

This paper addresses the integrated problem of process planning and scheduling in job
shop flexible manufacturing systems. Due to production flexibility, it is possible to generate …

This paper considers advanced planning and scheduling (APS) in which each customer
order has a due date and outsourcing is available. We present a model for APS that requires …

Global competition, advancements in technology and ever changing customers' demand
have made the manufacturing companies to realize the importance of flexible manufacturing …

Integrated process planning and scheduling (IPPS) is of great significance for modern
manufacturing enterprises to achieve high efficiency in manufacturing and maximize …

In this paper, we propose an integrated process planning and scheduling (IPPS) model for
the multi-plant supply chain (MSC), which behaves like a single company through strong …

Scheduling of production in flexible manufacturing systems (FMSs) has been extensively
researched over the past years and it continues to attract the interests of both academic …

In real-world manufacturing, disruptions are often encountered during the execution of a
predetermined schedule, leading to the degradation of its optimality and feasibility. This …

Traditionally, process planning and scheduling were performed sequentially, where
scheduling was implemented after process plans had been generated. Considering their …

Most job shop scheduling methods reported in the literature usually address the static
scheduling problem. These methods do not consider multiple criteria, nor do they …