International Journal of Production Research · 1979 · 111 citations · 0 references
EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringManufacturing SystemsProduction EngineeringProduction SystemsManufacturing Process PlanningOperations AnalysisProcess EngineeringProcess Flow AnalysisProduction LogisticsInventory Flow AnalysisManufacturing Flow ControlMaterial Flow ArchitectureOperational Control SystemsProcess SelectionProduct Flow ManagementProduction Control SystemsProduction Flow Control
Analyses of operational control of item flow in versatile manufacturing systems, including control of part-type and mix-ratio, process selection, part entry, and part-to-machine allocation, show significant effects on performance. General principles of operational flow control are indicated.