@inproceedings{edf8d504765e43acb50b8d4fdb00b5b5,
title = "Modularization and task sequencing of complex assembly systems",
abstract = "We provide a mathematical proof that sequencing of tasks according to their ascending reliabilities (in which each step has higher probability of success than the step before) leads to a minimum expected cost. A general heuristic can be driven from this proof that states: start with the most difficult task when dealing with complex problems. We also show that modularization and subassembly formation can reduce the cost saving effects of task sequencing. The paper illustrates the importance of considering task modularization prior to task sequencing for complex assemblies.",
keywords = "System complexity, assembly, modularity, sequencing",
author = "Michael Ryan and Mahmoud Efatmaneshnik and Shraga Shoval",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2016 IEEE.; 10th Annual International Systems Conference, SysCon 2016 ; Conference date: 18-04-2016 Through 21-04-2016",
year = "2016",
month = jun,
day = "13",
doi = "10.1109/SYSCON.2016.7490521",
language = "אנגלית",
series = "10th Annual International Systems Conference, SysCon 2016 - Proceedings",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
booktitle = "10th Annual International Systems Conference, SysCon 2016 - Proceedings",
address = "ארצות הברית",
}