Queueing Theory in Manufacturing Systems Analysis and Design [Hardcover]

The objective of the book is to acquaint the reader with the use of queueing theory in the analysis of manufacturing systems.Preface. Part 1: Manufacturing system design. Queueing theory: a review. Part 2: Modelling flexible manufacturing systems using queueing network models. Modelling production lines using queueing network models. Modelling transfer lines using queueing network models. Part 3: Generative models for inventory control problems in manufacturing systems. Part 4: Simulation of manufacturing systems...a thorough introduction...an excellent research reference - Integrated Manufacturing Systems