Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management: Volume 16 Issue 1

Differential evolution algorithm for supply chain inventory planning

Srikanta Routroy, Rambabu Kodali

This paper discusses the inventory planning of a supply chain, which consists of a manufacturer, distributor and retailer.

Design and control of a flexible order‐picking system (FOPS): A new integrated approach to the implementation of an expert system

Riccardo Manzini, Mauro Gamberi, Alberto Regattieri

To present an innovative approach to the design of a flexible order‐picking systems (OPS). The proposed conceptual framework is the first step to the development of an expert…

A hybrid Petri nets model of networked manufacturing systems and its control system architecture

Zheng Wang, Jie Zhang, Felix T.S. Chan

To introduce a Petri nets model that describes a networked manufacturing system and its dynamics.

Traffic control in transportation systems

Mahjoub Dridi, Khaled Mesghouni, Pierre Borne

This paper deals with real‐time control of urban traffic with an emphasis on public transportation systems. The main objective is the regulation of traffic after the occurrence of…

Model‐supported supply chains for cost‐efficient intelligent enterprises

B. Esra Aslanertik

The twentieth century brought great competition and complexity to business life. Advanced technologies and new production techniques resulted in shortening product life cycles…

Stochastic modeling of a two‐echelon multiple sourcing supply chain system with genetic algorithm

Chingping Han, Montri Damrongwongsiri

To establish a strategic resource allocation model to capture and encapsulate the complexity of the modern global supply chain management problem.

An aircraft service scheduling model using genetic algorithms

Angus Cheung, W.H. Ip, Dawei Lu, C.L. Lai

In this paper, the authors propose the application of an intelligent engine to develop a set of computational schedules for the maintenance of vehicles to cover all scheduled…