Journal article
Reconfigurable manufacturing systems: the state of the art
Abstract
In this paper, general requirements of next generation manufacturing systems are discussed, and the strategies to meet these requirements are considered. The production paradigms which apply these strategies are also classified. Particular emphasis is put on the paradigm of Reconfigurable Manufacturing System (RMS). Some key issues of the RMS design are discussed, and a critical review is presented concerning the developments of RMSs. Finally, …
Authors
Bi ZM; Lang SYT; Shen W; Wang L
Journal
International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 46, No. 4, pp. 967–992
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
February 15, 2008
DOI
10.1080/00207540600905646
ISSN
0020-7543