Abstract In this paper, a formal process for approaching manufacturing systems control problems is proposed. This technique has been designed to capitalize on the benefits of previous (and future) work in manufacturing process modeling and control by identifying the generalizable aspects of process control problems and incorporating them into an integrated, systematic design methodology. The components of a manufacturing system are identified and described, and methods for process improvement are categorized. A general description of various aspects of controls for manufacturing is presented along with numerous citations to published research results. A proposed manufacturing operation controller design methodology is then presented . The design technique is a four level approach consisting of exercises in feasibility, decision, optimization and process control.
Furness et al. (Sun,) studied this question.