@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/406,
	  title     = {Solving Machine Loading Problem in Flexible Manufacturing Systems Using Particle Swarm Optimization},
	  author    = {S. G. Ponnambalam and  Low Seng Kiat},
	  country	= {},
	  institution	= {},
	  abstract     = {In this paper, a particle swarm optimization (PSO)
algorithm is proposed to solve machine loading problem in flexible
manufacturing system (FMS), with bicriterion objectives of
minimizing system unbalance and maximizing system throughput in
the occurrence of technological constraints such as available
machining time and tool slots. A mathematical model is used to
select machines, assign operations and the required tools. The
performance of the PSO is tested by using 10 sample dataset and the
results are compared with the heuristics reported in the literature. The
results support that the proposed PSO is comparable with the
algorithms reported in the literature.},
	    journal   = {International Journal of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering},
	  volume    = {2},
	  number    = {3},
	  year      = {2008},
	  pages     = {242 - 247},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/406},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/15},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 15, 2008},
	}