This study presents some analysis concepts and decision tools for the problems encountered in designing and implementing a flexible manufacturing system.
SIM-Q, an input-generator for simulation modelling developed in this study provides a powerful and expedient tool for resolving the material handling system selection, work scheduling, input control, and real time operation problems. The problem of input control is examined using SIM-Q and the viability of operating a flexible manufacturing system as a programmable transfer line is explored. SIM-Q is also used in this study to test the robustness of CAN-Q in modelling an existing FMS.
A linear zero-one linear programming model is formulated for the machine mapping and pooling problem. The system synthesis problem is solved by applying CAN-Q in an interactive computer program developed in this study. This model provides an integrated approach to the product selection and machine requirements planning problems. Finally, a dynamic decision approach to the justification of the FMS is developed and presented by imbedding queueing theory with simulation in a decision analysis framework. / Ph. D.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:VTETD/oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/76066 |
| Date | January 1984 |
| Creators | Co, Henry C. |
| Contributors | Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Greene, Timothy J., Foley, R.D., Nunnally, Charles E., Wysk, R.A., Fabrycky, W.J. |
| Publisher | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
| Source Sets | Virginia Tech Theses and Dissertation |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation, Text |
| Format | x, 248 leaves, application/pdf, application/pdf |
| Rights | In Copyright, http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ |
| Relation | OCLC# 11297128 |
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