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A matrix formulation for integrating assembly trees and manufacturing resource planning with capacity constraints

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This paper introduces a new matrix-based formulation for assembly trees which facilitates solving the manufacturing resource planning (MRP) problem including resource constraints for a large class of problems. The algorithm seamlessly integrates assembly tree information, capacity requirements, and traditional manufacturing resource planning; the algorithm allows for a large class of capacity limitations, and solves these problems without requiring a manager to iteratively adjust the MRP schedule.

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  1. Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, 76019, USA

    Billy Harris & Diane J. Cook

  2. Automation and Robotics Research Institute, 7300 Jack Newell Blvd. South, Fort Worth, TX, 76118, USA

    Frank Lewis

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Harris, B., Lewis, F. & Cook, D.J. A matrix formulation for integrating assembly trees and manufacturing resource planning with capacity constraints. Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing 13, 239–252 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1016060009229

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