Abstract
In this chapter, a production system organized in parallel multiproduct manufacturing lines is presented and the objectives of its management system are stated. Then, a classification of the essential constraints that characterize this type of system is given. Also, a classification of the different pieces of knowledge and data necessary for the loading and scheduling development is presented.
A prototype developed for the Baxter Company is described and presented. The results according to the given evaluation criteria are discussed.
In the last part, an architecture of a multi-model system is presented (incorporating the simultaneous use of several models: optimization methods, heuristics, expert systems and simulation tools) for loading and scheduling. It illustrates the perspectives and the aim of our research work. This chapter is a report of the author’s actual experience in the design and implementation of a production control system.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
References
Adrion, W.R., Branstad, M.A. and Cherniavsky, J.C. (1982) Validation, verification and testing of computer software. ACM Computing Surveys, 14(2).
Aghezzaf, E.H., Artiba, A. and Yasinovky, S.I. (1994) AGV-based Systems Dispatching in Manufacturing. International Dedicated Conference/Agile Manufacturing, October 1994, Aachen, Germany.
Alasuvanto, J., Eloranto, E., Fuyuki, M., Kida, T. and Inoue, I. (1988) Object oriented programming in production management — two pilot systems. International Journal of Production Research, 26(5), 765–76.
Artiba, A., Tahon, C., Soenen, R. and Vandepeutte, G. (1989) Baxpes: An Expert System for Planning Manufacturing Lines, SCS International, San Diego, January 1989, pp. 79–83.
Artiba, A. (1990) Contribution à la construction d’un système d’aide à la planification et à l’ordonnancement de lignes parallèles multiproduits. PhD thesis, Université de Valenciennes et du Hainaut-Cambrésis, France.
Artiba, A. (1994) A rule-based planning system for parallel multiproduct manufacturing lines. Production Planning and Control, 5(4), 349–59.
Artiba, A. (1995) Open System Architecture of a Multi-model Loading and Scheduling System. Proceedings of IASTED Applied Informatics Conference, Innsbruck, Austria, February 1995, pp. 449–51.
Artiba, A., Bourgeois, S. and Yasinovsky, S. (1994) Technical Report on a Job Shop Scheduling Problem using Multi-Model Approach. Fucam, Industrial Management Division, March 1994.
Artiba, A. and Tahon, C. (1992) Production planning knowledge-based system for pharmaceutical manufacturing lines. European journal of Operational Research, 61(1–2), 18–29.
Cox, B.J. (1986) Object Oriented Programming — An Evolutionary Approach. Addison-Wesley, Reading, UK.
Falster, P. (1987) Planning and controlling production systems combining simulation and expert systems. Computers in Industry, 8, 161–72.
Ganascia, J.G. (1983) MIRLITHO validation des résultats et détection des contradictions dans les systèmes de diagnostic. Thèse de Docteur-ingénieur, Université de Paris-sud, France.
Gupta, J.D. (1988) Two-stage hybrid flowshop scheduling problem. Journal of Operational Research Society, 39(4), 359–64.
Hart, A. (1989) Knowledge Acquisition for Expert Systems. Chapman and Hall, London.
Krause, F.L. and Seliger, G. (1987) Software Structures for Factory Integration. IFIP WG5.3 Working Conference on Software for Factory Automation, Tokyo, October 1987.
Kusiak, A. (1987) Designing expert systems for scheduling of automated manufacturing. Industrial Engineering, 19(7), 42–6.
Michel, C., Botti, G., Fieschi, M., Joubert, M., Casanova, P. and San Marco, J.L. (1986) Validation d’une base de connaissances destinée aux médecins généralistes dans l’aide à la thérapeutique du diabète: étude en aveugle. 6ème Journées Internationales: Les systèmes experts et leurs applications, Avignon, 28–30 April 1986, pp. 139–52.
Muller, H., De Samblanckx, S. and Matthys, D. (1987) The expert system approach and the flexibility-complexity problem in scheduling production systems. International Journal of Production Research, 25(11), 1659–70.
Musier, R.F.H. and Evans, L.B. (1990) Batch process management. Chemical Engineering Progress, June, pp. 66–77.
Nassiet, D. (1987) Contribution à la méthodologie de développement des systèmes experts: application au domaine du diagnostic technique. Thèse, Université de Valenciennes et du Hainaut Cambrésis, France.
O’Keefe, R.M. (1985) Expert systems and operational research — mutual benefits. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 36(2), 125–9.
Smith, S.F. (1992) Knowledge-based production management: approaches, results and prospects. Production Planning and Control, 3(4), 350–80.
Van Dam, P., Gaalman, G. and Sierksma, G. (1992) Scheduling of packaging lines in the process industry: Recent trends. Research Memorandum no. 475, May 1992, Institute of Economic Research, Faculty Of Economics, University of Groningen, The Netherlands.
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 1997 Chapman & Hall
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Artiba, A. (1997). Loading and scheduling a hybrid multiproduct plant via a rule-based planning system. In: Artiba, A., Elmaghraby, S.E. (eds) The Planning and Scheduling of Production Systems. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1195-9_5
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1195-9_5
Publisher Name: Springer, Boston, MA
Print ISBN: 978-1-4612-8507-6
Online ISBN: 978-1-4613-1195-9
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive