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A Knowledge‐based Simulation System for Manufacturing Scheduling
Shanthakumar Palaniswami, Lawrence JenickeThe development of computer technology, artificial intelligence,and simulation modelling has become increasingly complex, and yet theapplication of these techniques is necessary…
The Perception of the Strategic Role of Manufacturing amongst Operations Managers: An Empirical Study Based on a Newly Industrialized Economy
Sin‐Hoon Hum, Lay‐Hong LeowSeeks to contribute to the empirical database on the progression ofthinking with regards to the strategic role of manufacturing byreporting some results of a study on the…
Product Structure Analysis for the Master Scheduling of Assemble‐to‐order Products
William L. Berry, William J. Tallon, Warren J. BoeReports a new method for preparing a product structure analysis toimprove the effectiveness of the master scheduling function for productsthat are manufactured on an…
Data Resource Management for CIM Systems: Challenges and Design Considerations
Subhashish Samaddar, Arun RaiAt the heart of successful automated manufacturing systems lies theidea of effective integration of various functions. In any sizeableapplication of a Computer Integrated…
COPP: A Decision Support System for Managing Customer Enquiries
Linda C. HendryThe management of customer enquiries is a particularly pertinentissue for make‐to‐order companies in which each enquiry concerns aunique order. Such companies must make tenders…
A Modelling Study of a Taxi Service Operation
C.C. Deng, H.L. Ong, B.W. Ang, T.N. GohOptimal crew allocation and scheduling is an important issue in themanagement of a large fleet of taxis. Presents a modelling study of ataxi service operation in a Singapore…
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hybridEditors:
- Dr Tobias Schoenherr
- Prof. Constantin Blome
- Robert D. Klassen