This book presents the latest developments in theory, methodology and technique in the field of planning and scheduling of production systems. It aims to promote understanding of the fundamental precepts and their application in practice, providing the reader with the ability to answer the following questions: Which are the appropriate approaches to use in this particular situation? How are they used and what are the pitfalls? What does the future hold in the field? and what do I need to know to cope with it? The Planning and Scheduling of Production Systems explains what the different...

Introduction to Intelligent Simulation of Complex Discrete Systems and Processes: RAO Language focuses on a unique approach in modeling and simulation of complex systems. In this volume are considered features of complex systems and processes, their mathematical description, and modeling. Theoretical foundations of the RAO (Resource-Action-Operation) language as well as its syntax and utilisation are given. Examples of simulation models of different complexity levels, related to different fields, are also presented.
The RAO intelligent modeling system, introduced and...