The use of batch sizing to improve flow and waiting times in FMS

This paper examines the concept of splitting orders into batches to improve the performance of multi-product, multi-machine flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). Six different batch splitting policies are introduced to split batches based on the process plan of the various part. Scheduling is achieved through a new approach based on genetic algorithms. The results indicate that the proposed batch-splitting policies improve the performance of the manufacturing system.<
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