In this paper, we present a strongly fault-tolerant design for the k-ary n-cube multiprocessor and examine its reconfigurability. Our design augments the k-ary n-cube with ( j ) n spare nodes; each set of j regular nodes is connected to a spare node and the spare nodes are interconnected as a ( j )-ary n-cube. Our approach utilizes the circuit-switched capabilities of the communication modules ...

A desired mesh architecture, based on connected-cycle modules, is constructed. To enhance the reliability, multiple bus sets and spare nodes are dynamically inserted to construct modular blocks. Two reconfiguration schemes are associated, and can eliminate the spare substitution domino effect. Simulations show that both schemes provide for increase in reliability over the interstitial redundanc...

Gaining the competitive advantage in every supply chain is dependent on the quality of the production and the desired cost. Therefore, Iran Khodro Company (IKCO) is critical need of decreasing extra costs through effective planning and cost management in order to stay in the competitive car market. The basis of each planning is knowledge and prediction. Due to high fluctuation of the amount of ...

There are many kinds of automobile after-sale service spare parts, which are with a complex relationship in replacement and a large time span in models. The management of automobile after-sale service spare parts is a challenge, not only for automobile manufacturer but also for distributor. Therefore, it becomes an important and difficult task for automobile enterprises to do well in the supply...

Spare parts are the critical operation asset for ensuring a production line keeps going, which significantly improves performance of manufacturing enterprises. This article pays attention to joint optimization spare part management and supply chain network in multiple periods. An extended (T, s, S) inventory control strategy is utilized manage customer nodes can determine time, consumption dema...

In this paper, we present a strongly fault-tolerant design for the l-level k-ary tree multiprocessor and examine its reconfigurability. Our design assigns one spare node to the regular nodes of each subtree with lc levels. Moreover, spare nodes are interconnected to form a spare tree. Our approach utilizes the circuit-switched capabilities of the communication modules of the spare nodes to tole...

Providing the required spare parts is an important issue of product support, which is important for system/machine utility improvement. Required spare parts estimation can be performed through different approaches, one of the realistic and wellfounded spare parts estimation method is based on the system’s reliability characteristics and taking into consideration the system operating environment...