Parallel manufacturing system

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1991-11-27

1994-02-08

Smith, Jerry

Boots, shoes, and leggings

364133, 3642319, 36493141, 364DIG1, 364DIG2, G06F 1546, G06F 1516

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052853926

ABSTRACT:
A parallel manufacturing system for use in a manufacturing plant that utilizes a massively parallel computer determines the scheduling of all manufacturing operations used in connection with the manufacture of the products made in the plant. The system utilizes an explosion procedure to determine the net requirements for all components used in the manufacturing operations, and then schedules any manufacturing operations necessary to make the required components.

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