DocumentCode
2571304
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
fYear
1994
fDate
10-12 Oct 1994
Firstpage
403
Lastpage
409
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
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
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/CIMAT.1994.389041
Filename
389041
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