Title :
Intelligent modeling and simulation of flexible assembly systems
Author :
Ali, Sk Ahad ; Seifoddini, Hamid ; Sun, Hong
Author_Institution :
Mech., Ind. & Manuf. Eng., Toledo Univ., OH, USA
Abstract :
A combination of product mix and production volume is analyzed using a reconfigurable simulation model aiming to improve the performance and optimal designing requirements. The performance under different production scenarios is developed to find the optimal combination of product mix to meet future customer demands. This research provides a re-configurable assembly system modeling by adding flexibility and evaluates alternative designs. The best satisfaction of the production requirements under dynamic production is validated with real application.
Keywords :
assembly planning; customer satisfaction; flexible manufacturing systems; product design; production management; customer demand; dynamic production; flexible assembly system; intelligent modeling; intelligent simulation; product mix; production requirement; production volume; reconfigurable assembly system modeling; reconfigurable simulation model; Analytical models; Assembly systems; Flexible manufacturing systems; Job shop scheduling; Lean production; Manufacturing industries; Manufacturing systems; Production systems; Virtual manufacturing; Workstations;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference, 2005 Proceedings of the Winter
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9519-0
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.2005.1574397