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This paper examines the effects of some independent variables on the p
erformance of an electronic manufacturing Surface Mount Technology (SM
T) production line operating in a highly dynamic environment. Variable
s considered are: scheduling rules and set-up policies. Experimental d
esign, ANOVA and simulation techniques (Awesim, C) are used in order t
o predict the performance of a SMT line on the work-in-process, the th
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