In this paper, we show that the planning and decision-support capabilities of the MPC (Manufacturing Planning and Control) system, which forms the core of any ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) package, may be substantively enhanced by including a Decision Support Module (DSM) as an add-on at...

This paper presents and compares two different solution approaches to optimize the glass collection process at a single intermunicipal authority in Belgium. First, a model enhancement approach is proposed to solve a shift scheduling optimization problem integrating the construction of glass...

We study the modeling of a generic assembly system with infinite buffers. This open system consists of two input processes which deliver one component for assembly. The component interarrival times are identical continuously and uniformly distributed. A kit contains one unit of each component...

Recticel Bedding Hulshout is a mattress manufacturer. The company intends to build a new packing line as a final step in their production lay-out redesign project. The objective of this study consists in answering the question whether, given the production volumes, the mix of mattresses (without...