Multi-objective AGV scheduling in an FMS using a hybrid of genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization

Flexible manufacturing system (FMS) enhances the firm's flexibility and responsiveness to the ever-changing customer demand by providing a fast product diversification capability. Performance of an FMS is highly dependent upon the accuracy of scheduling policy for the components of the system,...

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Main Authors: Mousavi, M., Yap, H.J., Musa, S.N., Tahriri, F., Dawal, S.Z.M.
Format: Article
Published: Public Library of Science 2017
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0169817
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0169817