Modeling Manufacturing Systems

Modelling Manufacturing Systems: an Introduction: P. Brandimarte, A. Villa: Introduction and Overview of the Contributions.- For Further Reading.- References.- From the Aggregate Plan to Lot-Sizing in Multi-level Production Planning: J.-C. Hennet: Introduction.- The Planning Process.- The Lot-Sizing Problem.- Example.- Conclusion.- References.- Shop Floor Scheduling in Discrete Parts Manufacturing: G. J. Meester, J. M. J. Schutten, S. L. van de Velde, W. H. M. Zijm: Introduction.- Basic Decomposition Approach.- Multi-Resource Scheduling.- Set-Up Times.- Convergent and Divergent Job Routings.- Further Extensions and Practical Aspects.- JOBPLANNER.- Conclusions.- References.- Appendix A: Derivation of Set-Up Jobs.- Integrating Layout Design and Material Flow Management in Assembly Systems: M. Lucertini, D. Pacciaretti, A. Pacifici: Introduction.- Statement of the Problem.- Feasibility Properties.- Optimization Properties.- Conclusions.- References.- Appendix: Proofs of Theorems.- Reactive Scheduling in Real Time Production Control: E. Szelke, L. Monostori: Reactive Operation Management - Predictive, Reactive and Proactive Scheduling.- Models of Reactive and Proactive Scheduling Problems.- Solution Approaches - Methods, Techniques, Tools.- Conclusions: Future Research Issues in the Field.- References.- Simulation within CAD-Environment: P. Kopacek, G. Kronreif, T. Perme: Introduction.- Simulation System LASIMCO.- Simulation in Robotics - ROMOBIL/SITAR.- Conclusion.- References.- Model of Material Handling and Robotics.- C.-Y. Huang: Introduction.- Traditional Models of Material Handling and Robotics.- Facility Description Language (FDL).- Concurrent Flexible Specifications (CFS) for Material Handling and Robotics.- Discussion and Conclusion.- References.- A Simultaneous Approach for IMS Design: a Possibility Based Approach: G. Perrone, S. Noto La Diega: Introduction.- The Decisional Environment for Strategic IMS Design.- The Strategic IMS Design Decision-Making Tool: The Possibilistic Programming Theory.- The Possibilistic Framework for Strategic FMS Design.- Numerical Example.- Conclusions.- References.- Adaptive Production Control in Modern Industries: K. N. McKay, J. A. Buzacott: Introduction.- Motivation - Inherent Uncertainty.- Applying Production Control Methods - A Perspective.- Production Control Concepts for Immaturity or Uncertainty.- Conclusion.- Acknowledgments.- References.