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The loading problem in flexible manufacturing systems warrants the consideration of multiple objectives for effective use of its capabilities. The problem is formulated as a multicriterion programming model. The min-max approach is used to find the solution. The results of a particular example are presented to illustrate the application of the model.
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Kumar, P., Singh, N. & Tewari, N.K. Multicriterion analysis of the loading problem in flexible manufacturing systems using Min-Max approach. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 2, 13–20 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02601473
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