This paper provides a comprehensive review of discrete event simulation publications
published between 2002 and 2013 with a particular focus on applications in manufacturing …

Routing flexibility is one of the most common types of flexibilities of manufacturing systems. It
allows the system to continue producing given part types despite uncertainties. Its main …

This paper reviews and classifies literature on operational control of discrete event logistics
systems (DELS). Operational control manipulates the flow of items through a DELS. Each …

Routing flexibility is a major contributor of the flexibility of a flexible manufacturing system
(FMS). The present paper focuses on the evaluation of the routing flexibility of an FMS with …

This paper presents an evolutionary algorithm, called the multi-objective symbiotic
evolutionary algorithm (MOSEA), to solve a multi-objective FMS process planning (MFPP) …

The automation of interbay systems in 300mm semiconductor wafer fabrication systems
(SWFSs) is complex due to the dynamic, stochastic and mass transportation demands …

In this study, a hierarchical production planning and control system (HPPCS-FMS)
framework for a Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) is developed. The HPPCS-FMS is a …

Flexible manufacturing systems (FMSs) can be utilised to deal with dynamic and uncertain
production conditions. FMS is equipped with several computer-controlled machines …

This paper presents the results of a simulation study of a typical flexible manufacturing
system that consists of seven machining centres, a loading and an unloading area, and six …

In the current competitive scenario, it is essential to consider a manufacturing system which
supports increased flexibility and automation. Flexible manufacturing system (FMS) is one …