A hierarchical approach to FMS planning and control with simulation-based capacity anticipation
International Journal of Production Research, cilt.49, sa.11, ss.3319-3342, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 49 Sayı: 11
- Basım Tarihi: 2011
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/00207543.2010.482570
- Dergi Adı: International Journal of Production Research
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.3319-3342
- Anahtar Kelimeler: effective capacity anticipation, flexible manufacturing systems, FMS loading with alternative routing, hierarchical production planning, mathematical programming and simulation applications in FMS
- Boğaziçi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
In this study, a hierarchical production planning and control system (HPPCS-FMS) framework for a Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) is developed. The HPPCS-FMS is a three-level hierarchy embedded in a closed-loop structure where the main feedback is the anticipated effective capacity. The HPPCS-FMS exploits the flexibility inherent in the manufacturing system to respond effectively to a frequently changing demand mix. All levels benefit from flexible process plans as a means to use capacity effectively. Flexible process plans offer not only alternative machines for operations but also alternative sequences of operations for producing the same work piece. To implement the framework, the problems at each level are identified and modelled; the integration among the levels is defined and a simulation-based capacity anticipation mechanism is developed. The proposed HPPCS-FMS is tested under different scenarios. The results demonstrate that capacity anticipation considerably improves the performance. © 2011 Taylor & Francis.