Performability modeling of systems and tool loading, with applications to flexible manufacturing systems /

This dissertation addresses two important, related problems common in a flexible manufacturing system (FMS). The effectiveness of an FMS is based on timely completion of different jobs through an FMS. The associated problem is to reduce the amount of down time and non-productive operating time....

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Main Author:	Rupe, Jason Wade, 1966-
Format:	Thesis Book
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1995.
Subjects:	Major industrial engineering.
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