Title :
Throughput maximization in short cycle automated manufacturing
Author :
Han, M.H. ; McGinnis, L.F.
Author_Institution :
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Abstract :
A work flow control method is described for use in a flexible cell with limited buffer space where the objective is to maximize throughput rate in a stochastic environment. Control decisions are made at discrete points in time, using a linear programming-based optimization model. The proposed methodology has been compared to recently published methods using a hypothetical cell.
Keywords :
Automatic control; Fixtures; Flexible manufacturing systems; Job production systems; Job shop scheduling; Manufacturing automation; Space stations; Space technology; Stochastic processes; Throughput;
Conference_Titel :
Robotics and Automation. Proceedings. 1986 IEEE International Conference on
DOI :
10.1109/ROBOT.1986.1087651
