A generic implementation approach of autonomous control methods in production logistics

A Comparative View on Existing Autonomous Control Approaches: Observations from a Simulation Study

“…Beside the work this paper builds upon (Windt et al 2010a), there have been other analyses of autonomous control methods. Scholz-Reiter et al (2009) conducted a simulation study as well, but compared only three different autonomous control methods.…”

“…Table 1 gives an overview of the eight selected methods. The parameter "depth" which is given in the short description of the autonomous control method describes how many steps in advance are considered by the specific method (Windt et al 2010c). E.g.…”

“…on the shop floor, instead of being carried out by a central department or a central IT system. Secondly, decisions are taken continuously during the process, ideally instantaneously before its execution in order to retain as much flexibility as possible (Windt and Jeken 2009). Classic production program planning realizes decision making prior to the execution of the complete production program, therefore having a clear temporal delay between decision making and decision execution.…”

“…Previous publications have already addressed the question whether there is a benefit for the application of autonomous control in producing companies (Windt et al 2010a). Additionally, the mapping of specific autonomous control algorithms to specific areas of application has been investigated (Windt et al 2010a).…”

“…Additionally, the mapping of specific autonomous control algorithms to specific areas of application has been investigated (Windt et al 2010a). The present work will extent the scope of the previously published studies.…”