XMEC - University of Exeter

YEAR 2007

V. Schetinin, W.J. Krzanowski and C. Maple. "The Bayesian decision tree technique using an adaptive sampling scheme.", Twentieth IEEE International Symposium on Computer-based Medical Systems (CBMS 07), pp 121-126

Luo, S.M., Wu Y., Zhang D. Z., Yu Y. and Zhu S. "An experimental study on magnetic belt drive", Proc. IMechE, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, pp (in press).

Zhang, T. and Zhang, D. Z. "An agent-based simulation of consumer purchase decisions", Journal of Business Research, pp (in press).

Wu, Y. and Zhang, D. Z. "Simulation of demand fluctuation under price discount by customer-supplier interaction", 107 (1), International Journal of Production Economics, pp 250-259.

Anosike, A. I. and Zhang, D. Z. "An agent-based approach for integrating manufacturing operations", International Journal of Production Economics, pp (in press, on-line 10.1016/j.ijpe.2006.10).

Zhang, D. Z. and Sharifi, H. "Towards theory building in agile manufacturing strategy - a taxonomical approach", 54(2), IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, pp 351-370.

Zhang D. Z., Anosike A. I. and Lim, M. K. "DIMS: Dynamically Integrated Manufacturing Systems – a multi-agent approach", IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Part A, pp (in press).

YEAR 2006

Zhang. T, and Zhang, D. Z. "An agent-based simulation of consumer purchase decision making", Proc. Intl Workshop on Agent-based Models of Market Dynamics and Consumer Behaviour, 17-18, Jan 2006, Surry, UK, pp P13.1-11.

Solanki, M. A. and Zhang, D. Z. "Activity-based costing in India: barriers and opportunities for change", Proc. 14th International Working Seminar on Production Economics, 20-24 February 2006, Innsbruck, Austria, 4, pp 191-197.

Anosike, A. I. and Zhang, D. Z. "An agent-based approach for integrating manufacturing operations", Proc. 14th International Working Seminar on Production Economics, 20-24 February 2006, Innsbruck, Austria, 1, pp 21-30.

Anosike, A. and Zhang, D. Z. "Hierarchical multi-agent architecture for dynamically integrated manufacturing systems (DIMS)", Proceedings of the International Conference of the Production & Operations Management Society, Shanghai, China, June 2006, pp (CD005-0076).

Sun Y, Valota, O. and Zhang, D. Z. "Achieving lean operations within an agile business - a case study", Proc. of the International Conference of the Production & Operations Management Society, Shanghai, China, June 2006 , pp (CD005-0077).

Zhang, T. and Zhang, D.Z. "Agent-based simulation of consumer behaviour and markets: a new approach to support agile manufacturing", Proc. of 36th Intl Conf on Computers and Industrial Engineering, Taipei, 20-23, June 2006, pp 74-82

Moncayo, L. and Zhang, D. "Designing supply chain configuration using Ant Colony Optimisation as a framework of multi-agent systems", Proc. Intl Workshop of Supply Chain Logistics, Newcastle, UK, 5-7 Sept 2006, pp 270-275.

Anosike, A. I. and Zhang, D. Z. "Dynamic reconfiguration and simulation of manufacturing system using agent technology", 17 (4), International Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, pp 435-447.

Sun, Y., Zhang. Z., and Soehartono, E. A. "A framework to assist supply chain agility development decision-making: a case study in an aerospace manufacturing company", 1 (3), Int. J. Agile Systems and Management, pp 244-257.

Akanle, O.M. and Zhang, D. Z. "An iterative bidding mechanism for supply chain configuration", Proc. of 36th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, 20-23 Jun 2006, Taipei, Taiwan, pp 157-164.

Anosike, A. I., Zhang, D. Z., Lim, M. K. and Akanle, O. M. "An agent-based approach for e-manufacturing and supply chain integration", Computers and Industrial Engineering, an International Journal, 51(2), pp 342-360.

Akanle, O. M. and Zhang, D. Z. "Agent-based model for optimising supply chain configurations", Proc. of International Workshop on Instituitional View of Supply Chain Management (ISCM 2006), 16-18 November 2006, Tokyo, Japan, pp 257-289.

YEAR 2005

Akanle, O.M. and Zhang, D.Z. Agent-Based Optimisation of Global Supply Chains. In the Proceedings of the 35th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering. Page 25-30. June 19-22, 2005. Istanbul Turkey

Akanle, O.M. and Zhang, D.Z. Supply Chain Optimisation: A Multi-Agent Systems Approach. In the Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Changeable, Agile, Reconfigurable and Virtual Production. September 22-23, 2005. Technische Universitat Munich. Garching Germany.

Parsons G.W. and Zhang, D.Z. The Development of Discrete Event Simulations of Manufacturing Systems through the Incorporation of Human Performance Modelling. In the Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Manufacturing Research. September 6 - 8, 2005. Cranfield University, UK.

Parsons G.W. and Zhang, D.Z. Implementation of a Multi-Agent Approach to the Modelling of Human Dependent Production Systems. In the Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Changeable, Agile, Reconfigurable and Virtual Production. September 22-23, 2005. Technische Universitat Munich. Garching Germany.

Valota, O., Sun, Y., and Zhang Z., Integrating Lean and Agile capabilities into an SME, Proceedings of the 7th SMESME International Conference, 12-15th June 2005, Glasgow, UK.

Valota, O., Sun, Y., and Zhang Z., An Integrating Approach to Implement Lean Operations within an Agile Business Framework, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Manufacturing Research, 6-8th September 2005 (ICMR 2005), Cranfield, UK.

Sun, Y., Zhang Z., Luan, X. and Roberts, A., A Methodology of Implementing Agile Manufacturing, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Changeable, Agile, Reconfigurable and Virtual Production (CARV 2005), 22-23rd September 2005, Munich, Germany.

Sun Y., Zhang Z. and Soehartono E., A Framework to Assist Supply Chain Agility Development Decision-Making-A case study in an aerospace manufacturing company, Proceedings of International Conference on Agility 2005 (ICAM2005), 27th – 28th July, 2005, Helsinki, Finland.

Sun Y., Zhang Z. and Valota O., A Methodology to Form Agile Strategies in Manufacturing Organisations, Proceedings of International Engineering Management Conference 2005 (IEMC2005), 11-14th September 2005, Newfoundland, Canada

YEAR 2004

M K Lim and Z Zhang 'An integrated agent-based approach to the responsive control of manufacturing resources'. Computers and Industrial Engineering, 46 (2) 2004: 221-232

A Anosike and Z Zhang 'Dynamic reconsifguration and simulation of manufacturing systems using agent technology', Proc of the 2nd Itnl Conf on Manufacturing Research, 7-9 September 2004, Sheffield, UK: 440-445.

A Anosike and Z Zhang 'Dynamic integration of manufacturing systems' operation using intelligent agents', Proc of the 10th IASTED Conf on Robotics and Applciations, August 13-25, 1004, Hawaii, USA.

A Anosike and Z Zhang 'Dynamic configuration and simulation of manufacturing systems for agile manufacturing', Proc of the 33rd Intl Conf on Computers and Industrial Engineering, March 25-27, 2004, Jeju, Korea.

Smart P A, Maull R S, Childe S J, Radnor Z J, 'Capitalising on thematic initiatives: a framework for process-based change in SMEs', Production Planning and Control, Volume 14 No.1, pp2-12, 2004. ISSN 0953-7287

Y Sun and Z Zhang 'A Methodology to Form Agility Strategy – A Case Study', Proc of the 2nd Itnl Conf on Manufacturing Research, 7-9 September 2004, Sheffield, UK: 583-588.

Y Sun, E Soehartono and Z Zhang, 'A Frramework for Developing Supply Chain Agility', Proc of the 15th DAAAM International Symposium, "Intelligent Manufacturing & Automation: Globalisation - Technology - Men - Nature" 3 - 6th November 2004, Vienna, Austria : 447-448

YEAR 2003

M K Lim and Z Zhang 'A multi-agent based manufacturing control strategy for responsive manufacturing', Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 139, 2003: 379-384.

W T Goh and Z Zhang 'An intelligent and adaptive modelling and configuration approach to manufacturing systems control', Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 139, 2003:103-109.

Gingele J, Childe S J, Miles M, 'Incorporating links to ISO9001 into manufacturing process models using IDEF9000', International Journal of Production Research, Vol.41 No 13 (10 September 2003) pp3091-3118. ISSN 0020-7543

J Luo and Z Zhang 'Automatic colour printing inspection by image processing', Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 139, 2003: 373-378.

M K Lim and Z Zhang 'Multi-agent iterative bidding protocol for agile manufacturing', Proc. of International Conference on Agile Manufacturing, Beijing, China, 3-5 December 2003: 83-90.

Y Sun, Z Zhang and Y Wu 'Benchmarking techniques for agile manufacturing implementation', Proc. of International Conference on Agile Manufacturing, Beijing, China, 3-5 December 2003: 583-588.

A Anosike and Z Zhang 'Agent-based reconfiguration, simulation, and programming of manufacturing systems', Proc. of International Conference on Agile Manufacturing, Beijing, China, 3-5 December 2003: 499-506

Y Sun, Z Zhang and Y Wu 'A benchmarking approach to agile manufacturing implementation', Proc. of 2003 International Conference on Manufacturing Research, Glasgow, UK, 9-11 September 2003: 473-478.

A Anosike and Z Zhang 'Agent-based reconfiguration and control of manufacturing systems', Proc. of 2003 International Conference on Manufacturing Research, Glasgow, UK, 9-11 September 2003: 203-208.

A Anosike and Z Zhang 'Dynamic reconfiguration, simulation, and control generation for manufacturing systems', 2nd CIRP Intl Conf on Re-configurable Manufacturing Systems, Ann Arbour, 20-21 Aug 2003.

M K Lim and Z Zhang 'Iterative agent bidding to increase manufacturing agility', 2nd CIRP Intl Conf on Re-configurable Manufacturing Systems, Ann Arbour, 20-21 Aug 2003.

M K Lim and Z Zhang 'Currency-based iterative agent bidding for agile manufacturing', Proc. of the 32nd Intl Conf on Computers and Industrial Eng, Limerick, Ireland, 11-13 Aug 2003: 86-91.

A Anosike and Z Zhang 'DIMS: Dynamically integrated manufacturing systems', Proc. of the 32nd Intl Conf on Computers and Industrial Eng, Limerick, 11-13 Aug 2003: 104-109, best student paper prize.

YEAR 2002

Y Sun and Z Zhang 'A decision framework for implementing agile manufacturing', Advances in Manufacturing Technology - XVI, Proc. of the 18th National Conference on Manufacturing Research, Leeds, UK, 10-12 September 2002: 323-328.

Gingele J, Childe S J, Miles M, 'A modelling technique for re-engineering business processes controlled by ISO9001', Computers in Industry, Vol.49, No.3 pp235-251, 2002. ISSN 0166-3615

M K Lim and Z Zhang 'Iterative agent bidding mechanism based on genetic algorithm', Contemporary Industrial Engineering and Its Comprehensive Solution to the Enterprise of the Digital Economy, Proc. of 2002 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Beijing, China, 19-21 September 2002, (Proc. published as CD ISBN 7-900643-64-8 Tsinghua University Press), Rid:277.

S L Wang, H Xia, F Liu, G B Tao, Z Zhang 'Agent-based modelling and mapping of a manufacturing system', Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 129 (1-3), 2002: 518-523.

A Anosike and Z Zhang 'An agent-oriented modeling approach for agile manufacturing', Proc. of 3rd International Symposium on Multi-Agent Systems, Large Complex Systems, and E-Businesses (MALCEB'2002), Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany, 8-10 October 2002: 675-681 (Proc. published as CD ISBN 3-9808628-0-1).

M K Lim and Z Zhang 'Iterative multi-agent bidding and co-ordination based on genetic algorithm', Proc. of 3rd International Symposium on Multi-Agent Systems, Large Complex Systems, and E-Businesses (MALCEB'2002), Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany, 8-10 October 2002: 682-691 (Proc. published as CD ISBN 3-9808628-0-1).

W T Goh and Z Zhang 'Multi-agent system for dynamic production control and optimisation', Proc. of 3rd International Symposium on Multi-Agent Systems, Large Complex Systems, and E-Businesses (MALCEB'2002), Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany, 8-10 October 2002: 664-674 (Proc. published as CD ISBN 3-9808628-0-1).

Y Sun and Z Zhang 'A framework to support agility strategy formulation', Proc. of the 10th International Manufacturing Conference (IMCC'2002), Xiamen, China, 11-13 October 2002: 3-176.pdf(CD-ROM).

A Anosike and D Z Zhang 'Modelling of manufacturing systems using agents', Proc. of the 10th International Manufacturing Conference (IMCC'2002), Xiamen, China, 11-13 October 2002: 3-177.pdf(CD-ROM), Keynote Paper.

M K Lim and Z Zhang 'Currency-based iterative multi-agent bidding mechanism based on genetic algorithm', Proc. of the 10th International Manufacturing Conference (IMCC'2002), Xiamen, China, 11-13 October 2002: 1-219.pdf(CD-ROM).

Bradford J, Childe S J, 'A non-linear redesign methodology for manufacturing systems in SMEs, Computers in Industry Vol.49, No1 pp9-23, 2002. ISSN 0166-3615

S L Wang, F Liu, Z Zhang 'Agent-based modelling and mapping of a manufacturing system', Proc. of the 10th Intl Mfg Conf (IMCC'2002), Xiamen, 11-13 Oct 2002: 2-014.pdf(CD-ROM).

YEAR 2001

D Z Zhang, J A Chestney and M Sarhadi, "Characterising an electrostatic gripping device for the automated handling of non-rigid materials", Proceedings of IMechE, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 215, 2001: 21-36, won IMechE Manufacturing Industries Division 2001 Thatcher Brothers Award for best paper in Mechanical Manufacturing.

H Sharifi H and D Z Zhang, "Agile manufacturing in practice - application of a methodology", Intl. Journal of Operations & Production Management, 21 (5/6), 2001: 772-794, won 2001 Highly Commended Award from Emerald (MCB Press) for best papers in the field.

I Christian, H Ismail, S Snowden, M Toward and D Z Zhang, "Agile manufacturing transitional strategies", Proc. of 4th International Conference on Stimulating Manufacturing Excellence in Small and Medium Enterprises, Aalborg, Denmark , 14-16 May 2001: 69-77

M K Lim and D Z Zhang, "An Iterative algorithm for multi-agent based integrated process planning and scheduling", Proc. of the 29th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, Montreal, Canada, 1-3 November 2001: 26-33.

M K Lim and D Z Zhang, "An interactive multi-agent bidding mechanism for optimal control of manufacturing resources", Proc. of the IASTED International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Control, Clearwater, Florida, USA, November 19-22, 2001: 68-73

W T Goh and D Z Zhang, "Multi-agent based Monte Carlo optimization approach for manufacturing system configuration", Proc. of the 29th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, Montreal, Canada, 1-3 November 2001: 546-55

W T Goh and D Z Zhang, "Multi-agent Monte Carlo configuration and optimisation approach for manufacturing systems", Proc. of the IASTED International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Control, Clearwater, Florida, USA, November 19-22, 2001: 80-84

J Luo and D Z Zhang, "Automated quality inspection for colour printing industry", Proc. of the IASTED International Conference on Visualization, Imaging, and Image Processing, Marbella, Spain, September 3-5, 2001: 682-686.

Nash, Z, Childe, S J, Maull, R S. 'Factors affecting the implementation of process based change', International Journal of Technology Management, Vol.22, No 1-3, pp55-72, 2001. Special Issue: Implementation of Business Process Innovations. ISSN 0267-5730

S Snowden and D Z Zhang, "Optimised multi-channel filtering and colour texture analysis", Proc. of the IASTED International Conference on Visualization, Imaging, and Image Processing, Marbella, Spain, September 3-5, 2001: 687-690.

D Z Zhang, "Manufacturing 2020: the key issues", Invited address, Foresight Manufacturing 2020 Seminar, Chard, UK, December 2001

YEAR 2000

Zhang Z and Sharifi H, "A methodology for achieving agility in manufacturing organisations", Intl. Journal of Operations and Production Management, Vol. 20. No.4, pp.496-512, 2000, MCB Press, ISSN 0144-3577.

Sharifi H and Zhang Z, "Agile manufacturing in practice - application of a methodology", Intl. Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 21, No.6, MCB Press, ISSN 0144-3577.

Lim, M K and Zhang, Z, "An integrated agent-based approach for responsive control of manufacturing resources", Proc. of 27th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, 11-14 October 2000, Beijing, China, Paper 51, CD, ISBN: 7-900043-38-1/TP-38.

Goh, W T and Zhang, Z, "An agent-based modelling and simulation approach to agile manufacturing systems control", Proc. Of 27th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, 11-14 October 2000, Beijing, China, Paper 128, CD, ISBN: 7-900043-38-1/TP-38.

Luo, J, Zhang, Z, "Quality inspection of colour printing products by colour image processing", Proc. of 27th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, 11-14 October 2000, Beijing, China, Paper 231, CD, ISBN: 7-900043-38-1/TP-38.

Goh, W T and Zhang, Z, "An agent based modelling, configuration, and simulation methodology for agile manufacturing", Proceedings of Nato 2000 Advanced Summer Institute, Life Cycle Approaches to Production Systems: Management, Control and Supervision, 18-20 September 2000, Bordeaux, France, pp. ASI-1.5 6-8.

Lim, M K and Zhang, Z, "Utilising agents technology for manufacturing systems reconfiguration", Proceedings of Nato 2000 Advanced Summer Institute, Life Cycle Approaches to Production Systems: Management, Control and Supervision, 18-20 September 2000, Bordeaux, France, pp. ASI-1.5 8-10.

Goh, W T and Zhang, Z, "Agent-base distributed manufacturing System modelling for agile manufacturing system control", Proceedings of 33rd International MATADO Conference, 13-14 July 2000, Manchester, UK, pp 1-8, ISBN 1-85233-323-5, Springer-Verlag.

Luo, J,Zhang, Z and Ismail H, "Computer vision for automated quality inspection of colour printing products", Proceedings of 33rd International MATADO Conference, 13-14 July 2000, Manchester, UK, pp.287-292, ISBN 1-85233-323-5, Springer-Verlag.

Lim, M K and Zhang Z, "Integrated manufacturing systems control using a multi-agent system", Proceedings of 33rd International MATADO Conference, 13-14 July 2000, Manchester, UK, pp.9-14, ISBN 1-85233-323-5, Springer-Verlag.

Luo, J and Zhang Z, "Automated quality inspection of colour printing products", Proc. of IASTED International Conference on Robotics and Applications, August 14-16, 2000, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, pp. 221-224, ISBN 0-88986-298-2.

Snowden, S and Zhang, Z, "Optimised 3D spatial filters for colour texture segmentation", Proc. of IASTED International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Control, August 14-16, 2000, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, pp. 283-287, ISBN 0-88986-296-6.

Lim, M K and Zhang, Z, "A multi-agent based manufacturing control strategy for responsive manufacturing", Proc. of 9th International Manufacturing Conference, 16-17 August, 2000, Hong Kong, Vol. 2, pp. 129-131, ISBN 962-367-292-6.

Goh, W T and Zhang, Z, "An intelligent and adaptive modelling and configuration approach to manufacturing systems control", Proc. Of 9th International Manufacturing Conference, 16-17 August, 2000, Hong Kong, Vol. 2, pp. 257-259, ISBN 962-367-292-6.

Luo, J and Zhang, Z, "Automated colour printing inspection by image processing", Proc. of 9th International Manufacturing Conference, 16-17 August, 2000, Hong Kong, Vol. 2, pp.271-273, ISBN 962-367-292-6.

Goh, W T and Zhang Z, "A dynamic and adaptable manufacturing system modelling, simulation and control framework", Proc. of 19th IASTED International Conference on Modelling, Identification and Control, 14-17, February 2000, Innsbruck, Austria, published by IASTED, ISBN: 0-88986-282-6 (306), ISSN: 1025-8973

YEAR 1999

Zhang Z, "Modelling and analysis of electrostatic force for robot handling of fabric materials", IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 4, No 1, pp39-49, 1999, ISSN 1083-4435.

Sharifi H and Zhang Z, "A methodology for achieving agility in manufacturing organisations - an introduction", Intl. Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 62, No.1-2, pp7-22, 1999, ISSN 0925-5273.

Zhang Z and Sarhadi M, "Materials modelling and laser inspection for the 3D lay-up of dry fibre composite preforms", Transactions of the ASME, Journal of Mfg. Science and Eng., Vol. 121, No. 3, pp. 466-473, 1999, ISSN 1087-1357.

Jiang, K C, Zhang Z, and Senneviratne, L D, "A parallel parking system for a car-like robot with sensor guidance", Proc. of IMechE, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 213, No.C6, 1999, pp591-600, ISSN 0954-4062.

Goh, W. T. and Zhang Z, "Agent-based dynamic manufacturing systems modelling for agile manufacturing", Proc. of 1st IFAC Workshop on Multi-agent Systems in Production, 2-4 December 1999, Vienna, Austria, pp.83-88, IFAC Publication, Elsevier Science, ISBN: 0-08-043657-9.

Lim M K and Zhang Z, "APPSS - An agent-based dynamic process planning and scheduling system", Proc. of 1st IFAC Workshop on Multi-agent Systems in Production, 2-4 December 1999, Vienna, Austria, pp.1-6, IFAC Publication, Elsevier Science, ISBN: 0-08-043657-9.

Lim M K and Zhang Z, "A framework for the application of autonomous agents in integrated dynamic process planning and scheduling system", Proc. of 1999 International Conference on Robotics and Application, 28-30 October 1999, Santa Barbara, California, USA, published by the IASTED, ISBN 0-88986-265-6 (304), ISSN: 1027-264X.

Goh, W T and Zhang Z, "Autonomous Petri-net for manufacturing system modelling in an agile manufacturing environment", Proc. of 1999 International Conference on Robotics and Application, 28-30 October 1999, Santa Barbara, California, USA, published by the IASTED, ISBN 0-88986-265-6 (304), ISSN: 1027-264X.

Goh, W. T. and Zhang Z, "Autonomous agent network for manufacturing system modelling in an agile manufacturing environment", Proc. of 26th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, 15-17 December 1999, Melbourne, Australia.

Lim M K and Zhang Z, "A framework of a multi-agent based dynamic process planning and scheduling system", Proc. of 26th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, 15-17 December 1999, Melbourne, Australia.