A heuristic approach to scheduling jobs in machining centres equipped with automated pallet changers
by Ali Diabat; Omar Al-Araidah; Imad Alsyouf; Camilla Duh
International Journal of Advanced Operations Management (IJAOM), Vol. 3, No. 3/4, 2011

Abstract: We present a heuristic algorithm for scheduling jobs in a machining centre equipped with multiple-pallet automated pallet changers (APCs). The algorithm dynamically adjusts the number of pallets used and the priority of each job to minimise the total weighted tardiness. The algorithm was evaluated based on a study conducted at Växjöfabriken, a metal-casting company located in Växjö, Sweden. Results obtained from this study show more than a 40% reduction in the total weighted tardiness of the overall machining park.

Online publication date: Tue, 30-Sep-2014

The full text of this article is only available to individual subscribers or to users at subscribing institutions.

 
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.

Pay per view:
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.

Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Advanced Operations Management (IJAOM):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:

Username:        Password:          Forgotten your password?

Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.

If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com