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Evaluating the role of product design and process time variability in determining a configuration of disassembly stations
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)
The depletion of natural resources has necessitated a better management of resources. One of the methods in this regard has been the reuse of materials and parts from products at the end of their life cycles, which requires ...
A constructive cooperative coevolutionary algorithm applied to press line optimisation
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)
Simulation-based optimisation often considers computationally expensive problems. Successfully optimising such large scale and complex problems within a practical timeframe is a challenging task. Optimisation techniques ...
Application of lean manufacturing concepts and value stream mapping to a company that manufactures engineering to order road transportation products
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)
In the current economic scenario, it is an increasing trend companies seeking to adapt their production systems to meet the new market demands, and at the same time to increase efficiency in their processes. Among the ...
Applying theory of constraints to moving assembly lines
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)
The first step in the Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodology is to identify the constraint. Several methods have been recommended in literature, such as looking for a backup of inventory (i.e., the operation that the ...
Considering assembly requirement specifications in product development: Identification and approach
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)
Due to the major advantages such as reduced time to market and improved quality at lowered cost, the principles of design for assembly capabilities and concurrent engineering are of great significance when developing new ...