Title :
The use of batch sizing to improve flow and waiting times in FMS
Author :
Jain, Ajay K. ; ElMaraghy, H.A.
Author_Institution :
Flexible Manuf. Center, McMaster Univ., Hamilton, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
This paper examines the concept of splitting orders into batches to improve the performance of multi-product, multi-machine flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). Six different batch splitting policies are introduced to split batches based on the process plan of the various part. Scheduling is achieved through a new approach based on genetic algorithms. The results indicate that the proposed batch-splitting policies improve the performance of the manufacturing system
Keywords :
batch processing (industrial); flexible manufacturing systems; genetic algorithms; operations research; production control; FMS; batch sizing; batch splitting policies; flexible manufacturing systems; genetic algorithms; multiproduct multimachine system; production control; scheduling; waiting times; Costs; Flexible manufacturing systems; Genetic algorithms; Job shop scheduling; Lot sizing; Manufacturing processes; Manufacturing systems; Pulp manufacturing; Routing; Single machine scheduling;
Conference_Titel :
Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Automation Technology, 1994., Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Troy, NY
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-6510-6
DOI :
10.1109/CIMAT.1994.389041
