An integrated modelling approach in support of next generation reconfigurable manufacturing systems

International Journal of Computer Aided Engineering and Technology

Volumn 3, Issue 3-4, 2011, Pages 372-398

  Masood, Tariq ^a   Weston, Richard ^a  

^a LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Causal loop modelling; Change capable; CLM; Enterprise modelling; Integrated modelling; Next generation; OD and C; Organisation design and change; PPC; Production planning and control; Reconfigurable manufacturing systems; Responsive manufacturing; Simulation modelling

Indexed keywords

EID: 84869796241     PISSN: 17572657     EISSN: 17572665     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1504/IJCAET.2011.040054     Document Type: Article

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