Stochastic Models of Manufacturing Systems [Hardcover]

John A. Buzacott (Author), J. George Shanthikumar (Author)

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Publication Date: February 25, 1993 | ISBN-10: 0138475679 | ISBN-13: 978-0138475673 | Edition: 1

Outlining the major issues that have to be addressed in the design and operation of each type of system, this new text explores the stochastic models of a wide range of manufacturing systems. It covers flow lines, job shops, transfer lines, flexible manufacturing systems, flexible assembly systems, cellular systems, and more. For professionals working in the area of manufacturing system modelling.

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A comprehensive exploration of stochastic models of a wide range of different types of manufacturing systems -- flow lines, job shops, transfer lines, flexible manufacturing systems, flexible assembly systems, cellular systems.

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Key Benefit: Outlining the major issues that have to be addressed in the design and operation of each type of system, this new text explores the stochastic models of a wide range of manufacturing systems. Key Topics: It covers flow lines, job shops, transfer lines, flexible manufacturing systems, flexible assembly systems, cellular systems, and more. Market: For professionals working in the area of manufacturing system modelling.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 553 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (February 25, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0138475679
• ISBN-13: 978-0138475673
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,219,402 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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