An important issue in the design of a flexible manufacturing system (FMS) is the operational control of the materials handling subsystem, through which reparts are conveyed from one work station to the next. A popular type of materials handling device is the automatic guided vehicle (AGV), which...

The combined power of high speed and large storage of the modern computer makes it an ideal tool for providing the basic information that will assist managers in making decisions. Computers are a useful tool in manufacturing because the management of a modern plant is beyond the ability of a...