Integrating Advanced Harmony Search with Fuzzy Logic for Solving Buffer Allocation Problems
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DOI: 10.1007/s13369-020-04348-2
Abstract: This paper introduces a new fuzzy advanced harmony search algorithm for solving single-objective buffer allocation problems (BAPs). The proposed algorithm represents the first attempt at solving BAPs using a fuzzy logic system, by tuning the… read more here.
Keywords: allocation problems; harmony search; proposed algorithm; buffer allocation ... See more keywords
Adaptive policy of buffer allocation and preventive maintenance actions in unreliable production lines
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DOI: 10.1007/s40092-018-0301-7
Abstract: The buffer allocation problem is an NP-hard combinatorial optimization problem, and it is an important design problem in manufacturing systems. The research proposed in this paper concerns a product line consisting of n unreliable machines… read more here.
Keywords: buffer allocation; policy; production; preventive maintenance ... See more keywords
Buffer allocation in a flow shop with capacitated batch transports
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DOI: 10.1080/01605682.2020.1866957
Abstract: Abstract Automated material handling systems play a crucial role in intelligent manufacturing workshops. The main difficulty in optimising buffer allocation in such systems is to provide good evaluation for the performance measures of interest, such… read more here.
Keywords: allocation; capacitated batch; flow shop; shop capacitated ... See more keywords
The buffer allocation problem in production lines: Formulations, solution methods, and instances
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DOI: 10.1080/24725854.2018.1442031
Abstract: Abstract Flow production lines with finite buffer capacities are used in practice for mass production, e.g., in the automotive and food industries. The decision regarding the allocation of buffer capacities to mitigate throughput losses from… read more here.
Keywords: production; production lines; buffer allocation; solution methods ... See more keywords
Optimal buffer allocation for serial production lines using heuristic search algorithms: a comparative study
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DOI: 10.1504/ijise.2019.102473
Abstract: The buffer allocation problem (BAP) is one of the major optimisation problems faced by production system designers. BAP is widely studied in the literature since buffers have a great impact on efficiency of production lines.… read more here.
Keywords: production; production lines; heuristic search; buffer allocation ... See more keywords
Buffer Allocation via Bottleneck-Based Variable Neighborhood Search
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DOI: 10.3390/app10238569
Abstract: This study addresses the challenging problem of efficient buffer allocation in production lines. Suitable locations for buffer allocation are determined to satisfy the desired throughput, while a suitable balance between solution quality and computation time… read more here.
Keywords: neighborhood search; allocation; variable neighborhood; buffer allocation ... See more keywords