This thesis describes the application of a novel decision support process for machined part estimating in small and medium-sized engineering companies. Many SMEs tend to adopt manual estimating techniques, however this ...

This thesis investigates the effectiveness (doing the right thing) and efficiency (doing the thing right) of computer-based discrete-event simulation for designing manufacturing systems. This investigation looked at the ...

The way in which a manufacturing system is designed is a crucial determinant of its ability to meet the current competitive challenges. The existing literature and research findings draw attention to the importance of ...