An introduction to the segmented flow approach for discrete material flow systems. (English) Zbl 0912.90164
Summary: Due to increases in versatility and the complexity of demands in modern manufacturing systems a growing need has evolved to simplify the control of these systems while maintaining a high degree of efficiency and flexibility in operation. The segmented flow approach (SF) suggested in this paper is a possible solution to these needs. This structure simplifies the control task by reducing the need for dispatching and-by eliminating the need for routeing material handling devices and scheduling traffic at intersections. Each task involves only one material handling device and one possible route. This structure maintains a high degree of efficiency by operating material handling devices in a bidirectional mode and eliminates congestion and blocking by operating them on mutually exclusive tracks. This paper introduces a design procedure for an SF implemented system using a minimum cost objective and compares the throughput and time in system performance of this system to a conventional system and a tandem type system by means of simulation.
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| 90B30 | Production models |
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