Flexibility Measurement in Production Systems Handling Uncertainties in Industrial Production

The requirements for production systems are constantly changing as a result of changing competitive conditions. This poses a challenge for manufacturers in the various branches of industry and creates an ever-increasing need for flexibility. With this as a background, this book explores the current...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rogalski, Sven
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2011, 2011
Edition:1st ed. 2011
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Analysis of the field of observation
  • Introduction of a new Evaluation Methodology
  • Practical Experience in the new Methodology
  • Summary and Outlook
  • References
  • Appendix A Basic Knowledge
  • Appendix B Additional Methods for Calculating of Flexibility
  • Appendix C Demonstration of Further Aspects Regarding the Evaluation Methodology
  • Appendix D Example of a Production System (for Illustrating Flexibility Calculations)
  • Appendix E Calculation Parameters of the Expansion Activities from the Example Production System