A proposed approach for reconfiguration of flexible assembly line systems by motion genes

International Journal of Production Research

Volumn 43, Issue 9, 2005, Pages 1729-1749

  Ho, J K L ^a  

^a CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Flexible assembly line; Genetic algorithm; Motion genes; System reconfiguration

Indexed keywords

CONVEYORS; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; PROBLEM SOLVING; PRODUCTION;

FLEXIBLE ASSEMBLY LINE; MOTION GENES; SYSTEM RECONFIGURATION;

ASSEMBLY MACHINES;

EID: 27844576200     PISSN: 00207543     EISSN: 1366588X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00207540412331327709     Document Type: Article

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