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Scheduling with Alternative Process Plans

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Automated manufacturing systems may require a considerable capital investment. The key to success in implementation of automated manufacturing systems is effective utilization of manufacturing resources through application of efficient scheduling algorithms.

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Ahn, J., Kusiak, A. (1991). Scheduling with Alternative Process Plans. In: Fandel, G., Zäpfel, G. (eds) Modern Production Concepts. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-76401-1_25

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