1. The Structure of Manufacturing Systems: Insights on the Impact of Variability

   • John A. Buzacott

   OriginalPaper Pages: 127 - 146

2. Average-Cost Optimal Policies for an Unreliable Flexible Multiproduct Machine

   • Suresh P. Sethi
   • Hanqin Zhang

   OriginalPaper Pages: 147 - 157

3. Component Partitioning Under Demand and Capacity Uncertainty in Printed Circuit Board Assembly

   • Wei-Liang Lin
   • Valerie Tardif

   OriginalPaper Pages: 159 - 176

4. A Column-Generation Approach for the Assembly System Design Problem with Tool Changes

   • Wilbert E. Wilhelm

   OriginalPaper Pages: 177 - 205