The development and application of a simulation approach to advanced manufacturing systems planning
In the competitive field of metalworking industry, the planning of manufacturing systems so as to maximise their performance is crucial. The relatively new field of Flexible Manufacturing Systems presents a new set of planning challenges to the production engineer. This is due to the integrated natu...
Main Author: | Mills, R. I. |
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Other Authors: | Rathmill, K. |
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Cranfield University
1987
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Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.357570 |
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