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...

The assembly of components is a key element in manufacturing facilities. Nevertheless, literature analyzing the dynamic behavior remains scarce. The paper narrows this gap by studying a generic first-come first-serve assembly system, consisting of two generally distributed component input...

In this paper an economic evaluation of photovoltaic grid connected systems (PVGCS) for companies situated in Flanders is conducted by using a generic Excel model. The model is unique in that it includes the dimension of taxation. This inclusion is required, otherwise the fiscal benefit of using...

Enhancing energy performance of buildings remains key in order to achieve the European Union climate and energy objectives. In this context, Europe produced the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). This directive is converted in Flanders into the “Energy Performance and Interior...

This paper presents an Integer Programming (IP) model for solving an online energy supply game. Instead of a traditional approach in which students are given a problem statement and asked to develop an IP model, both the problem and data are hidden in the game. Next to developing IP modeling...

This paper presents a review of the available literature on solid waste management problems, with a particular focus on vehicle routing problems. The available papers are classified into different catego-ries with the purpose of providing the reader with a guide that facilitates his/her search...

In this paper, we present a robust operational planning procedure for a make-to-order environment, which aims at minimising set-ups, while taking into account order deadlines and allowing for capacity flexibility. In addition, the procedure tries to overcome some shortcomings in the planning...