REAL-TIME SCHEDULING IN A SENSORISED FACTORY USING CLOUD-BASED SIMULATION WITH MOBILE DEVICE ACCESS

Authors

  • Stephan Snyman Stellenbosch University
  • James Bekker Stellenbosch University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/28-4-1860

Abstract

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.

Author Biography

Stephan Snyman, Stellenbosch University

Stephan holds a degree in Industrial Engineering, and he is currently pursuing his masters degree in Industrial Engineering at Stellenbosch University. His interests in the field of Industrial Engineering include information systems and simulation modelling, while his non-academic interests include road running and watching a good series

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Published

2017-12-13

How to Cite

Snyman, S., & Bekker, J. (2017). REAL-TIME SCHEDULING IN A SENSORISED FACTORY USING CLOUD-BASED SIMULATION WITH MOBILE DEVICE ACCESS. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 28(4), 161–169. https://doi.org/10.7166/28-4-1860

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General Articles