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Robot and machine scheduling with state-dependent part input sequencing in flexible manufacturing systems

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  • Yumin He
  • Kathryn E. Stecke
  • Milton L. Smith

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In competitive global markets, it is important to meet customer demands on multiple priorities such as price, quality, customisation and quick delivery. This paper investigates the problems of part input sequencing and scheduling in flexible manufacturing systems in a mass customisation/mass personalisation (MC/MP) environment. Both robot and machine scheduling rules using a state-dependent part input sequencing algorithm are investigated. Simulation experiments and statistical analyses are carried out. Effective rules are identified. The results show interactions between robot scheduling and machine scheduling in the MC/MP environment. Further research suggestions are provided.

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  • Yumin He & Kathryn E. Stecke & Milton L. Smith, 2016. "Robot and machine scheduling with state-dependent part input sequencing in flexible manufacturing systems," International Journal of Production Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 54(22), pages 6736-6746, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:tprsxx:v:54:y:2016:i:22:p:6736-6746
    DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2016.1161252
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