Industry/University Cooperative Research Project: Computer Aided Design and Scheduling of Batch Processes

对两类问题进行研究：网络流水作业和多用途工厂。这项工作将集中于开发批处理系统的自动化调度方法，包括选择网络结构和确定中间存储需求。确保研究具有现实性和相关性，研究计划包括积极的产业界参与。这将采取两种形式：由四家公司组成的“工业合作者”将直接参与研究；由来自12家公司的代表组成的“工业咨询委员会”将帮助审查和指导研究。

Research will be conducted on two classes of problems: the network flowshop and the multipurpose plant. This work will center on developing automated scheduling methods for batch systems including the selection of network structures and identifying intermediate storage requirements. Ensure that the research is realistic and relevant, the research plan includes active industrial participation. This will take two forms: "Industrial Collaborators" consisting of four companies will be directly involved in the research, and an "Industrial Advisory Committee", comprised of representatives from twelve companies will help to review and steer the research.