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Selected Publications:

Abdel-Malek, L. L. and L. J. Resare, "Algorithm Based Decision Support System for the Concerted Selection of Equipment in Machining/Assembly Cells", to appear in the International Journal of Production Research, 1998.

Abdel-Malek, L., Wolf, C. & Guyot, P. "Telemanufacturing:A Flexible Manufacturing Solution", International Journal of Production Economics, (in press.)

Abdel-Malek, L., Johnson, F., Spencer, T. and Wolf, C., "OR Practice:Survey Findings, Experts’ Views and Implication for the Third Millennium",(under review).

Abdel-Malek, L. & Asadathorn, N., "Analytical Approach for Process Planning with Rework Option", International Journal of Production Economics,Vol.46-47, pp.511-520, 1996.

Tang, C. & Abdel-Malek, L., "A Frame work for Hierarchical Interactive Generation of Cellular Layout", International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 34,8, pp. 2132-2162, 1996.

Abdel-Malek, L., "Analytical Approach to Optimum Design for Automated Assembly", Journal of Engineering Design & Automation, Vol. 1,3, pp. 149-162, 1995.

Abdel-Malek, L., "Design for Assembly of Circular Parts: An Algorithm", International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 41, pp. 45-50, 1995.

Abdel-Malek, L. & Asadathorn, N., "Process and Design Tolerance in Relation to Manufacturing Cost: A Review and Extension", The Engineering Economist, Vol.40, No.1, pp.73-101, 1994.

Abdel-Malek, L. & Wolf, C.,"Measuring the Impact of Life Cycle Costs, Technological Obsolescence, and Flexibility in the Selection of FMS Design: A Comparative Approach", Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol.13, No.1, pp. 37-47, 1994.

Abdel-Malek, L. & Tang, C., "A Heuristic for Cyclic Stochastic Sequencing of Tasks on a Drum-Like Storage System", Computers and Operations Research, Vol.21, No.4, pp. 385-396, 1994.

Abdel-Malek, L. & Tang, C., "An Integrated Approach to Buffer Allocation in Flexible Transfer Lines", International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 30-31, pp. 489-499, 1993.

Abdel-Malek, L. & Wolf, C., "Evaluating Flexibility of Alternative FMS Designs-A Comparative Approach", International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 23, pp. 3-10, 1991.

Abdel-Malek, L., "The Effect of Metal Cutting Economics on the Throughput of Flexible Manufacturing Systems", Journal of Production Planning and Control, Vol. 2, No.3, pp. 265-272, 1991.

Abdel-Malek, L. & Li, Z., "The Application of Inverse Kinematics on Optimum Sequencing of Robotic Tasks", International Journal of Production Research, Vol.28, No.1, pp. 75-90, 1990.