A modified priority index for Günther's lot-sizing heuristic under capacitated single stage production

Production Planning;Scheduling;produktieleer/ produktieplanning

A comparison of two lot sizing-sequencing heuristics for the process industry

Production Models;produktie

A production model and maintenance planning model for the process industry

In this paper a model is developed to simultaneously plan preventive maintenance and production in a process industry environment, where maintenance planning is extremely important. The model schedules production jobs and preventive maintenance jobs, while minimizing costs associated with production, backorders, corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance. The formulation of the model is flexible, so that it can be adapted to several production situations. The performance of the model is discussed and alternate solution procedures are suggested.Production Models;Maintenance;production

Computer integrated manufacturing in the chemical industry: Theory & practice

This paper addresses the possibilities of implementing Computer Integrated Manufacturing in the process industry, and the chemical industry in particular. After presenting some distinct differences of the process industry in relation to discrete manufacturing, a number of focal points are discussed. They identify the adaptations to be made to a conventional CIM system, so that it will be applicable to the process industry. Interviews with managers of six chemical firms indicate that the process industry may benefit from a new CIM approach to management thinking.Chemical Industry;Manufacturing;CIM;production

A simplified MOLP algorithm: The MOLP-S procedure

Linear Programming;Algorithm;computer science

Alternative water management scenarios for Saudi Arabia

Natural Resources;environmental economics

Accounting estimates as cost inputs to logistics models

Production Function;econometrics