International Journal of Production Research, Volume 56, Issue 11 (2018)

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International Journal of Production Research, Volume 56, Issue 11 (2018)

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A combinatorial optimisation approach for recognising interacting machining features in mill-turn parts
Wenbo Wu, Zhengdong Huang, Qinghua Liu & Lianhua Liu
Pages: 3757-3780
Published online: 30 Jan 2018
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A cross-entropy approach to the single row facility layout problem
Xiu Ning & Pingke Li
Pages: 3781-3794
Published online: 10 Nov 2017
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A discrete particle swarm optimisation for operation sequencing in CAPP
Jianping Dou, Jun Li & Chun Su
Pages: 3795-3814
Published online: 19 Jan 2018
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Reviews

Review
A framework to manage reconfigurability in manufacturing
Alessia Napoleone, Alessandro Pozzetti & Marco Macchi
Pages: 3815-3837
Published online: 16 Feb 2018
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A simulation-based comparison of two goods-to-person order picking systems in an online retail setting
Yavuz A. Bozer & Francisco J. Aldarondo
Pages: 3838-3858
Published online: 17 Jan 2018
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Aisle changing shuttle carriers in autonomous vehicle storage and retrieval systems
Tone Lerher
Pages: 3859-3879
Published online: 17 May 2018
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An approach to identify the optimal configurations and reconfiguration processes for design of reconfigurable machine tools
Moustafa Gadalla & Deyi Xue
Pages: 3880-3900
Published online: 24 Nov 2017
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Combining shape and contour features to improve tool wear monitoring in milling processes
María Teresa García-Ordás, Enrique Alegre-Gutiérrez, Víctor González-Castro & Rocío Alaiz-Rodríguez
Pages: 3901-3913
Published online: 11 Feb 2018
AbstractforCombining shape and contour features to improve tool wear monitoring in milling processes | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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Complexity reduction and kaizen events to balance manual assembly lines: an application in the field
Violetta Giada Cannas, Margherita Pero, Rossella Pozzi & Tommaso Rossi
Pages: 3914-3931
Published online: 23 Jan 2018
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Configuration design in scalable reconfigurable manufacturing systems (RMS); a case of single-product flow line (SPFL)
Shokraneh K. Moghaddam, Mahmoud Houshmand & Omid Fatahi Valilai
Pages: 3932-3954
Published online: 13 Dec 2017
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Implementing lean practices in manufacturing SMEs: testing ‘critical success factors’ using Necessary Condition Analysis
Wilfred H. Knol, Jannes Slomp, Roel L.J. Schouteten & Kristina Lauche
Pages: 3955-3973
Published online: 04 Jan 2018
AbstractforImplementing lean practices in manufacturing SMEs: testing ‘critical success factors’ using Necessary Condition Analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Lean versus agile production: flexibility trade-offs within the automotive supply chain
Amir Qamar, Mark A. Hall & Simon Collinson
Pages: 3974-3993
Published online: 04 May 2018
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Modelling and solving a cost-oriented resource-constrained multi-model assembly line balancing problem
Jordi Pereira
Pages: 3994-4016
Published online: 04 Feb 2018
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Multi-objective sequence optimization of PCB component assembly with GA based on the discrete Fréchet distance
Guang-Yu Zhu, Xue-Wei Ju & Wei-Bo Zhang
Pages: 4017-4034
Published online: 01 Mar 2018
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Optimisation of cutting parameters for minimizing carbon emission and maximising cutting quality in turning process
Yusuf Tansel Ic, Ebru Saraloğlu Güler, Ceren Cabbaroğlu, Ezgi Dilan Yüksel & Huri Maide Sağlam
Pages: 4035-4055
Published online: 27 Feb 2018
AbstractforOptimisation of cutting parameters for minimizing carbon emission and maximising cutting quality in turning process | Full Text | References | PDF (2.6 MB)
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Product complexity and design of inspection strategies for assembly manufacturing processes
Gianfranco Genta, Maurizio Galetto & Fiorenzo Franceschini
Pages: 4056-4066
Published online: 30 Jan 2018
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Corrigendum

Correction
Corrigendum
Page: 4067
Published online: 12 Jul 2018
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Errata

Correction
Erratum
Manjot Singh Bhatia
Page: 4068
Published online: 27 Jun 2018
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