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A Complex Network Theory Application Research for Production Process in a Discrete Manufacturing Floor

  

  1. 1. Key Laboratory of Road Construction Technology and Equipment of MOE, Chang′an University, Xi′an 710064, China; 2. State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi′an Jiaotong University, Xi′an 710049, China
  • Online:2016-12-31 Published:2017-02-22

Abstract:

 At present, the complex networks theory has been deeply investigated. However, its application and development trend in the field of production are not clear. First of all, a framework for applying complex network theory in discrete manufacturing process is proposed. Then, the research advance of product family/product design, parts manufacturing, assembly and performance evaluation are reviewed through examining the relevant literature at home and abroad. Compared with the other modeling methods such as Petri nets, this research can provide a new perspective and idea through introducing complex network theory into manufacturing system. Finally, future research direction is discussed.

Key words: complex network, production process, topological structure, performance evaluation