Prediction of manufacturing flexibility by the use of simulation modelling

Flexibility is seen as a desirable attribute of a manufacturing system. Virtually every manufacturing organisation wants it, but find it difficult to define, predict or measure. Most researchers look inwards to try to obtain measures. This research defines a framework that provides a structured meth...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Matupi, Newton B.
Other Authors: Kay, John M.
Published: Cranfield University 1997
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.359949