A multi-level modelling system for the design of flexible machining installations

International Journal of Production Research

Volumn 36, Issue 9, 1998, Pages 2355-2376

  Newman, S T ^a   Newnes, L B ^b   Bell, R ^a  

^a LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b University of Bath   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

CONSTRAINT THEORY; DATA REDUCTION; DECISION THEORY; FACTORY AUTOMATION; MATERIALS HANDLING; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; PLANT LAYOUT; PROCESS CONTROL; PRODUCTION CONTROL; RISK MANAGEMENT; SCHEDULING;

FLEXIBLE MACHINING INSTALLATIONS; MULTI-LEVEL MODELING SYSTEMS;

FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS;

EID: 0032165377     PISSN: 00207543     EISSN: 1366588X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/002075498192571     Document Type: Article

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