In this study, the analytical probability models for an automated serial production system, bufferless that consists of n-machines in series with common transfer mechanism and control system was developed. Both time to failure and time to repair a failure are assumed to follow exponential...

Novel strategies and systems have been developed and tailored for the performance assessment of control loops in steel processing plants. The methods have been implemented, adapted and applied to a complex structured temperature control and a zinc layer thickness control at hot-dip galvanising...

To succeed in the ever-changing economic environment, it has become important for industrial enterprises to implement digitization, intelligentization and adopt rapid advancement of new technologies based machines, machine tool and manufacturing systems. Reconfigurable Manufacturing System (RMS)...

One of the major cost factors in car manufacturing is the painting of body and other parts such as wing or bonnet. Surprisingly, the painting may be even more expensive than the body itself. From this point of view it is clear that car manufacturers need to observe the painting process carefully...

Manufacturing sector is an essential ingredient to accelerate economic growth of the country. Recent advancements in globalization and technology affect manufacturing systems. By applying manufacturing strategies, manufacturing sector is strategizing to enhance their business performance. Thus...

Due to rapid industrialization and economic growth, sustainability and environmental concerns are becoming the most prominent for preserving natural resources, and biodiversity. The sustainable manufacturing system is receiving significant attention in manufacturing organizations to improve...

Historically, Operations Research (OR) discipline has mainly been focusing on economic concerns. Since the early 2000s, human considerations are gaining increasing attention, pushed by the growing societal concerns of sustainable development on the same terms as the economic and ecological ones....