Abstract

SNYMAN, S.  and  BEKKER, J.. Real-time scheduling in a sensorised factory using cloud-based simulation with mobile device access. S. Afr. J. Ind. Eng. [online]. 2017, vol.28, n.4, pp.161-169. ISSN 2224-7890.  http://dx.doi.org/10.7166/28-4-1860.

Scheduling is a challenge that persists in the operational phase of the manufacturing life-cycle. The challenge can be attributed to the complex, dynamic, and stochastic nature of a manufacturing system. Computer simulation is often used to assist with scheduling, as it can sufficiently mimic complex, discrete, dynamic, stochastic processes. We propose an architecture of a real-time simulation scheduling system that incorporates the use of a sensorised-network of a job-shop, mobile devices, and cloud computing with simulation and scheduling methods. A simulation model is also created to describe the environment and operations of a job-shop.

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