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Jain, V & Raj, T. (2013). Evaluation of flexibility in FMS using SAW and WPM.Decision Science Letters , 2(4), 223-230.
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Park, C. S., & Son, Y. K. (1988). An economic evaluation model for advanced manufacturing systems. The Engineering Economist, 34 (1), 1-26.
Primrose, P. L. (1996). Do companies need to measure their production flexibility? International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 16 (6), 4-11.
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Raj, T., Shankar, R., & Suhaib, M. (2008). An ISM approach for modelling the enablers of flexible manufacturing system: the case for India. International Journal of Production Research, 46 (24), 6883-6912.
Rao, K. S., & Deshmukh, S. (1994). Strategic framework for implementing flexible manufacturing systems in India. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 14 (4), 50-63.
Rao, R. V. (2007). Decision making in the manufacturing environment: using graph theory and fuzzy multiple attribute decision making methods. London : Springer-Verlag.
Saaty, T. L. (1994). Fundamentals of decision making and priority theory with the analytic hierarchy process (Vol. 4922). Pittsburg : RWS Publications.
Sethi, A. K., & Sethi, S. P. (1990). Flexibility in manufacturing: a survey. International journal of flexible manufacturing systems, 2 (4), 289-328.
Son, Y. K., & Park, C. S. (1990). Quantifying opportunity costs associated with adding manufacturing flexibility. International journal of production research, 28 (6), 1183-1194. doi: 10.1080/00207549008942784
Stockton, D., & Bateman, N. (1995). Measuring the production range flexibility of a FMS. Integrated Manufacturing Systems, 6 (2), 27-34.
Sujono, S., & Lashkari, R. (2007). A multi-objective model of operation allocation and material handling system selection in FMS design. International Journal of Production Economics, 105 (1), 116-133.
Zavadskas, E. K., Vilutiene, T., Turskis, Z., & Tamosaitiene, J. (2010). Contractor selection for construction works by applying SAW?G and TOPSIS grey techniques. Journal of Business Economics and Management, 11 (1), 34-55.
Azzone, G., & Bertele, U. (1989). Measuring the economic effectiveness of flexible automation: a new approach. International Journal of Production Research, 27 (5), 735-746.
Baas, S. M., & Kwakernaak, H. (1977). Rating and ranking of multiple-aspect alternatives using fuzzy sets. Automatica, 13 (1), 47-58. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0005-1098(77)90008-5
Bayazit, O. (2005). Use of AHP in decision-making for flexible manufacturing systems. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 16 (7), 808-819.
Bellman, R. E., & Zadeh, L. A. (1970). Decision-making in a fuzzy environment. Management Science, 17 (4), B-141-B-164.
Bi, Z., & Zhang, W. (2001). Flexible fixture design and automation: review, issues and future directions. International Journal of Production Research, 39 (13), 2867-2894.
Browne, J., Dubois, D., Rathmill, K., Sethi, S. P., & Stecke, K. E. (1984). Classification of flexible manufacturing systems. The FMS magazine, 2 (2), 114-117.
Buzacott, J. A. (1982). The fundamental principles of flexibility in manufacturing systems. Paper presented at the Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Flexible Manufacturing Systems Brighton, UK, 13–22.
Chan, F. T., Kazerooni, A., & Abhary, K. (1997). A fuzzy approach to operation selection. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 10 (4), 345-356.
Chen, I. J., & Chung, C.-h. (1991). Effects of loading and routeing decisions on performance of flexible manufacturing systems. The International Journal of Production Research, 29 (11), 2209-2225.
Chen, S., Hwang, C., & Hwang, F. (1992). Fuzzy multiple attribute decision making: Methods and applications. Springer-Verlag, Berlin.
Chou, S.Y., Chang, Y.H., & Shen, C.Y. (2008). A fuzzy simple additive weighting system under group decision-making for facility location selection with objective/subjective attributes. European Journal of Operational Research, 189 (1), 132-145.
Churchman, C. W., & Ackoff, R. L. (1954). An approximate measure of value. Operations Research, 2 (2), 172-187.
Daniels, S. (1993). Flexible manufacturing systems. Work Study, 42 (5), 23-25.
Dimitrov, P. (1990). The impact of flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) on inventories. Engineering Costs and Production Economics, 19 (1), 165-174.
Ferdows, K., & De Meyer, A. (1990). Lasting improvements in manufacturing performance: in search of a new theory. Journal of Operations management, 9 (2), 168-184.
Fine, C. H., & Freund, R. M. (1990). Optimal investment in product-flexible manufacturing capacity. Management Science, 36 (4), 449-466.
Ganesharajah, T., Hall, N. G., & Sriskandarajah, C. (1998). Design and operational issues in AGV-served manufacturing systems. Annals of Operations Research, 76, 109-154.
Groover, M. P. (2007). Automation, production systems, and computer-integrated manufacturing. New Delhi : Prentice-Hall.
Grubbstr?m, R. W., & Olhager, J. (1997). Productivity and flexibility: fundamental relations between two major properties and performance measures of the production system. International Journal of Production Economics, 52 (1), 73-82.
Gupta, Y. P., & Goyal, S. (1989). Flexibility of manufacturing systems: concepts and measurements. European Journal of Operational Research, 43(2), 119-135.
Jovane, F., Koren, Y., & Boer, C. (2003). Present and future of flexible automation: towards new paradigms. CIRP Annals-Manufacturing Technology, 52 (2), 543-560.
Kaighobadi, M., & Venkatesh, K. (1994). Flexible manufacturing systems: an overview. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 14 (4), 26-49.
Kumar, A., Tiwari, M., Shankar, R., & Baveja, A. (2006). Solving machine-loading problem of a flexible manufacturing system with constraint-based genetic algorithm. European Journal of Operational Research, 175 (2), 1043-1069.
Lee, C. Y. (1992). The adoption of Japanese manufacturing management techniques in Korean manufacturing industry. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 12(1), 66-81.
Mertins, K., & Wieneke-Toutaoui, B. (1991). State of the art in flexible manufacturing system design. Production planning & Control, 2 (2), 155-159.
Miller, D., & Starr, M. (1969). Executive decisions and operations research. NJ : Englewood Cliffs,Prentice-Hall.
Park, C. S., & Son, Y. K. (1988). An economic evaluation model for advanced manufacturing systems. The Engineering Economist, 34 (1), 1-26.
Primrose, P. L. (1996). Do companies need to measure their production flexibility? International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 16 (6), 4-11.
Raj, T., Attri, R., & Jain, V. (2012). Modelling the factors affecting flexibility in FMS. International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 11 (4), 350-374.
Raj, T., Shankar, R., & Suhaib, M. (2008). An ISM approach for modelling the enablers of flexible manufacturing system: the case for India. International Journal of Production Research, 46 (24), 6883-6912.
Rao, K. S., & Deshmukh, S. (1994). Strategic framework for implementing flexible manufacturing systems in India. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 14 (4), 50-63.
Rao, R. V. (2007). Decision making in the manufacturing environment: using graph theory and fuzzy multiple attribute decision making methods. London : Springer-Verlag.
Saaty, T. L. (1994). Fundamentals of decision making and priority theory with the analytic hierarchy process (Vol. 4922). Pittsburg : RWS Publications.
Sethi, A. K., & Sethi, S. P. (1990). Flexibility in manufacturing: a survey. International journal of flexible manufacturing systems, 2 (4), 289-328.
Son, Y. K., & Park, C. S. (1990). Quantifying opportunity costs associated with adding manufacturing flexibility. International journal of production research, 28 (6), 1183-1194. doi: 10.1080/00207549008942784
Stockton, D., & Bateman, N. (1995). Measuring the production range flexibility of a FMS. Integrated Manufacturing Systems, 6 (2), 27-34.
Sujono, S., & Lashkari, R. (2007). A multi-objective model of operation allocation and material handling system selection in FMS design. International Journal of Production Economics, 105 (1), 116-133.
Zavadskas, E. K., Vilutiene, T., Turskis, Z., & Tamosaitiene, J. (2010). Contractor selection for construction works by applying SAW?G and TOPSIS grey techniques. Journal of Business Economics and Management, 11 (1), 34-55.