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Concurrent design for optimal quality and cycle time
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2001)
Product and manufacturing system design are the core issues in product development and dominate the profitability of a company. In order to assess and optimize the product and manufacturing system design, an objective ...
Effect of control frequency on the performance of manufacturing systems with controllable production rates
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2001)
Flow-line manufacturing systems represent the most prevalent process structure in industry for the repetitive production of discrete items. Machine breakdowns, however, limit their reliability and efficiency. The control ...
A decomposition-based approach for manufacturing system design
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2001)
The design of manufacturing systems is a complex task that requires many people to cooperate and communicate at various organizational levels. Companies often change the design of their manufacturing systems by using ...