Scheduling and logistics optimization for batch manufacturing processes with temperature constraints and alternative thermal devices

Z Zhao, Z Bian, J Liang, S Liu… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Batch scheduling problems are NP-hard and often coupled with logistics optimization
problems in industrial manufacturing scenarios, further increasing the challenge of decision …

A decomposition-based evolutionary algorithm with clustering and hierarchical estimation for multi-objective fuzzy flexible jobshop scheduling

X Zhang, S Liu, Z Zhao, S Yang - IEEE Transactions on …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
As an effective approximation algorithm for multi-objective jobshop scheduling, multi-
objective evolutionary algorithms (MOEAs) have received extensive attention. However …

Multi-Mobile-Robot Transport and Production Integrated System Optimization

Z Zhao, X Li, S Liu, MC Zhou… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A production workshop with mobile robots can be considered as a hybrid system consisting
of a production system and a transportation one. Mobile robots are responsible for …

Review of Autonomous Mobile Robots for the Warehouse Environment

R Keith, HM La - arXiv preprint arXiv:2406.08333, 2024 - arxiv.org
Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have been a rapidly expanding research topic for the
past decade. Unlike their counterpart, the automated guided vehicle (AGV), AMRs can make …

Multi-Product Multi-Stage Multi-Period Resource Allocation for Minimizing Batch-Processing Steel Production Cost

Z Zhang, Z Zhao, S Qin, S Liu… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Rational allocation of resources can improve the profit margin of a steel enterprise. This
paper deals with a multi-product multi-stage multi-period resource allocation problem. In it …

Lexicographic dual-objective path finding in multi-agent systems

Z Zhao, S Li, S Liu, MC Zhou, X Li… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Path finding in multi-agent systems aims to identify collision-free and cost-optimized paths
for all agents with distinct start and goal positions. It poses challenging optimization …

Energy, cost and job-tardiness-minimized scheduling of energy-intensive and high-cost industrial production systems

Z Zhao, Q Jiang, S Liu, MC Zhou, X Yang… - … Applications of Artificial …, 2024 - Elsevier
Energy consumption, production cost, and efficiency are highly concerned by decision
makers of energy-intensive and high-cost industrial production systems. Intelligent …

Learning-Aided Iterated Local Search Algorithm for Integrated Order Batching, Picker Assignment, Batch Sequencing, and Picker Routing Problem

ZC Cao, XS Lv, CR Lin - IEEE Transactions on Automation …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This work tackles an integrated order batching, picker assignment, batch sequencing, and
picker routing problem in warehouse environments. A Learning-Aided Iterated Local Search …

Breaking the Limit on the Number of Robots Through the Conflict-Free Scheduling in Robotic Mobile Fulfillment Systems

Y Sun, N Zhao, L Tang, L Luo - IEEE Transactions on …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The robotic mobile fulfillment system (RMFS) utilizes robots to automate logistics handling.
Although robots can replace workers, there are serious limitations and conflicts that make …

Flexible Assembly Job Shop Scheduling Considering Assembly Sequence Variation Under Dual-resource Constraints Using Discrete Barnacles Mating Optimizer …

X Lu, C Lu, S Usman - IEEE Access, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
To realize concurrent part processing and assembly process effectively in certain production
scenarios, a method of flexible assembly job shop scheduling considering assembly …