%0 Journal Article
	%A Kanate Pantusavase and  Jaramporn Hassamontr
	%D 2015
	%J International Journal of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
	%B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
	%I Open Science Index 102, 2015
	%T Enumerative Search for Crane Schedule in Anodizing Operations
	%U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10001773
	%V 102
	%X This research aims to develop an algorithm to
generate a schedule of multiple cranes that will maximize load
throughputs in anodizing operation. The algorithm proposed utilizes
an enumerative strategy to search for constant time between
successive loads and crane covering range over baths. The computer
program developed is able to generate a near-optimal crane schedule
within reasonable times, i.e. within 10 minutes. Its results are
compared with existing solutions from an aluminum extrusion
industry. The program can be used to generate crane schedules for
mixed products, thus allowing mixed-model line balancing to
improve overall cycle times.
	%P 1052 - 1058