Detailed Contents 1759
54.2.3 Process Control Systems in Production ....................... 950
54.3 Computing and Communication Automation for Planning
and Operations Decisions ................................................ 951
54.3.1 Supply Chain Planning ........................................ 951
54.3.2 Production Planning and Programming ..................... 952
54.3.3 Logistic Execution Systems .................................... 953
54.3.4 Customer-Oriented Systems .................................. 953
54.4 Automation Design Strategy ............................................. 954
54.4.1 Labor Costs and Automation Economics ..................... 954
54.4.2 The Role of Simulation Software ............................. 954
54.4.3 Balancing Agility, Flexibility, and Productivity .............. 954
54.5 Emerging Trends and Challenges ........................................ 955
54.5.1 RFID Technology in Supply Chain and Networks ............ 955
54.6 Further Reading .......................................................... 958
References ........................................................................ 959
55
Material Handling Automation in Production
and Warehouse Systems
Jaewoo Chung, Jose M.A. Tanchoco ............................................. 961
55.1 Material Handling Integration .......................................... 962
55.1.1 Basic Concept and Configuration ............................. 962
55.2 System Architecture ...................................................... 964
55.2.1 Material Management System ................................ 965
55.3 Advanced Technologies .................................................. 969
55.3.1 Information Interface Technology (IIT)
with Wireless Technology ..................................... 969
55.3.2 Design Methodologies for MHA ............................... 971
55.3.3 Control Methodologies for MHA ............................... 972
55.3.4 AI and OR Techniques for MHA ................................ 975
55.4 Conclusions and Emerging Trends ...................................... 977
References ........................................................................ 977
56
Industrial Communication Protocols
Carlos E. Pereira, Peter Neumann ............................................... 981
56.1 Basic Information ........................................................ 981
56.1.1 History .......................................................... 981
56.1.2 Classification ................................................... 982
56.1.3 Requirements in Industrial Automation Networks .......... 982
56.1.4 Chapter Overview .............................................. 982
56.2 Virtual Automation Networks ............................................ 983
56.2.1 Definition, Characterization, Architectures .................. 983
56.2.2 Domains ........................................................ 983
56.2.3 Interfaces, Network Transitions,
Transmission Technologies .................................... 984
56.3 Wired Industrial Communications ...................................... 984
56.3.1 Introduction .................................................... 984
56.3.2 Sensor/Actuator Networks ..................................... 985
Detailed Cont.