Application of Virtual CIM in Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises

Zhou, Ning; Nagaligam, S.; Lin, Guangming

doi:10.1007/978-1-84628-988-0_35

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“…However, the research dealing with this scheduling problem is still limited. A number of works based on multi-agent approach (Zhou et al 2007(Zhou et al , 2010a(Zhou et al , b, 2011Wang et al , 2005 have been done to model VCIM systems. In addition, backward network algorithm Nagalingam et al 2007) has been proposed for the VCIM resource scheduling optimisation.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Optimisation of assembly scheduling in VCIM systems using genetic algorithm

2017

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Assembly plays an important role in any production system as it constitutes a significant portion of the lead time and cost of a product. Virtual computer-integrated manufacturing (VCIM) system is a modern production system being conceptually developed to extend the application of traditional computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) system to global level. Assembly scheduling in VCIM systems is quite different from one in traditional production systems because of the difference in the working principles of the two systems. In this article, the assembly scheduling problem in VCIM systems is modeled and then an integrated approach based on genetic algorithm (GA) is proposed to search for a global optimised solution to the problem. Because of dynamic nature of the scheduling problem, a novel GA with unique chromosome representation and modified genetic operations is developed herein. Robustness of the proposed approach is verified by a numerical example.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Based on the published works (Wang 2007;Zhou et al 2010;Wang et al 2007;Nagalingam et al 2007;Wang et al 2003aWang et al , b, 2004aZhou et al 2007Zhou et al , 2010Zhou et al , 2011, assembly scheduling problem in VCIM systems is modeled herein as follows.…”

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Optimisation of assembly scheduling in VCIM systems using genetic algorithm

2017

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“…The CIM solutions has resulted incredible revolutions and enhancements in manufacturing and production systems. [11][12][13][14][15][16]. There are many researches emphasizing [16][17][18][19][20] on the application of CIM based solutions for realization of integrated manufacturing systems [20][21][22].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Many researches have recommended the Virtual CIM (VCIM) paradigm as one of the most effective methodologies for today's globalization paradigm [14,20,27,28]. VCIM is known to be an evolvement of computer integrated manufacturing solutions which has been extended from the traditional CIM solutions to fulfil a global integrated manufacturing system beyond the traditional and localized boundaries [27][28][29]. Of applicable and challenging areas for CIM/VCIM systems, is known to be its architecture.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…These two types of enterprises strive for investment in innovative IT based solutions like VCIM for a VE, and CIM for an EE [14,41], especially the need for an architectural solution for them, is a key concern. This matter, that how a VE or an EE is organized and structured, its policies and strategies, and the mechanisms and processes for the exchange of information, goods, services and money, or preparedness of hardware and infrastructures will be described based on its System Architecture [42].…”

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An Architectural Solution for Virtual Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems using ISO Standards

Delaram

Valilai

2018

Scientia Iranica

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Nowadays, manufacturing environments are faced with globalization which urges new necessities for manufacturing systems. These necessities have been considered from different perspectives and Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) is the most popular and effective one. However, considering rapid rate of manufacturing globalization, traditional and current CIM solutions can be criticized by major deficiencies like high complexity for resource allocation over the globe, global facility sharing, and absence of an efficient way to handle lifecycle issues. Recently, Virtual CIM (VCIM) has been introduced as an effective solution to extend the traditional CIM solutions. This paper has investigated recent researches in VCIM/CIM field considering the necessities of todays' globalized manufacturing environment. The paper shows the lack of traditional and current CIM/VCIM solutions; then, proposes an effective solution to cover them. Because of the complexities in designing such systems, the paper exploits Axiomatic Design (AD) Theory as a promising tools in this field. This theory is applied for validation of the suggested architectural solution and verification of the implementational aspects. The implementation of the architectural solution is considered based on ISO standards. Finally, the results have approved the feasibility of the suggested solution for manufacturing system and its Implementation aspects.

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