1. H. Wan and F. F. Chen: “Decision Support for Lean Practitioners: A Web-based Adaptive Assessment Approach,” Computers in Industry (Accepted with revision required, April 2007).

2. L. Rivera, H. Wan, F. F. Chen and W. M. Lee: “Beyond Partnership: The Power of Lean Supply Chain,” Chapter 10 in Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing – Trends in Supply Chain Design and Management: Technologies and Methodologies, Springer, Surrey, UK. (H. Jung, et al.,Editors, 465 pages, ISBN:1846286069), March 2007, pp. 214-241.

3. H. Jung, and F. F. Chen: “Decentralized Supply Chain Planning for Two Classified Supply Chains,” Chapter 12 in Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing – Trends in Supply Chain Design and Management: Technologies and Methodologies, Springer, Surrey, UK. (H. Jung, et al., Editors, 465 pages, ISBN:1846286069), March 2007, pp. 270-289.

4. R. Musa, R. H. Sturges and F. F. Chen: “Agile Inspection Planning Based on CADData,” Computer-Aided Design and Applications – An International Journal, Vol. 3, Nos. 1-4, 2006, pp. 69-78.

5. R. Musa, and F. F. Chen: “Simulated Annealing and Ant Colony Algorithms for Dynamic Throughput Maximization Problem,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (Accepted for publication, March 2007).

6. D.W. Kim, E.Y. Heo, B.H. Kim and F. F. Chen: ”Estimation of NC Machining Time Using NC Block Distribution for Sculptured Surface Machining,” Robotics and CIM – An International Journal, Vol. 22, August-October 2006, pp. 437-446.

7. R. Babiceanu and F. F. Chen: “Development and Applications of Holonic Manufacturing Systems: A Survey,” Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, Vol. 17, No.1, 2006, pp. 111-131.

8. R. F. Babiceanu, and F. F. Chen, “Manufacturing Scheduling in Decentralized Holonic Systems Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques,” International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, Vol. 11, Nos. 3/4, 2007, pp. 389-410.

9. J. Chen and F. F. Chen: “Adaptive Scheduling and Tool Flow Control in Flexible Job Shops,” International Journal of Production Research (accepted for publication, 11/2006).

10. D.-W. Kim, D.-G. Na, W. Jang, and F. F. Chen: “Simulated annealing and genetic algorithm for unrelated parallel machine scheduling considering set-up times,” International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology, Vol. 26, No. 1 / 2, 2006, pp. 28-36

11. R. F. Babiceanu, F. F. Chen and R. H. Sturges, “The Influence of Material Handling Operations on the Scheduling Makespan in Manufacturing Cell Environments,” Transactions of North American Manufacturing Research Institution/SME, Vol. 33, 2005, pp. 195-202.

12. R. F. Babiceanu, F. F. Chen and R. H. Sturges, “Real-Time Holonic Scheduling of Material Handling Operations in a Dynamic Manufacturing Environment,” Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 21, No. 4-5, 2005, pp.328-337 .

13. M. Dong, and F. F. Chen: “Performance Modeling and Analysis of Integrated Logistic Chains: An Analytic Framework,” European Journal of Operational Research , Vol. 162, No. 1, 2005, pp. 83-98.

14. M. Dong, and F. F. Chen: “The Impacts of Component Commonality on Integrated Supply Chain Network Performance: A State and Resource Based Simulation Study” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 27, No. 3-4, 2005, pp. 397-406.

15. M. Dong, and F. F. Chen: “Petri Net-Based Workflow Modeling and Analysis of the Integrated Manufacturing Business Process,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 26, No. 9-10, 2005, pp. 1163-1172.

16. R. F. Babiceanu, F. F. Chen and R. H. Sturges, “A Framework for Control of Automated Material Handling Systems Using the Holonic Manufacturing Approach,” International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 42, No. 17, 2004, pp. 3551-3564.

17. H. Wan and F. F. Chen: “Performance-Driven Web-based Manufacturing,” Journal of Chinese Institute of Industrial Engineers (in English), Vol. 21, No. 6, 2004, pp. 527-534.

18. D.-G. Na, D.-W. Kim and F. F. Chen, “Unrelated Parallel Machine Scheduling with Setup Times and a Total Weighted Tardiness Objective,” Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 19, 2003, pp.173 -181.

19. J. Chen and F. F. Chen: “Performance Modeling and Evaluation of Dynamic Tool Allocation in Flexible Manufacturing Systems Using Colored Petri Nets: An Object- Oriented Approach,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 21, No. 2, 2003, pp. 98-109.

20. J. Chen and F. F. Chen, “Adaptive Scheduling in Random Flexible Manufacturing Systems Subject to Machine Breakdowns,” International Journal of Production Research , Vol. 41, No. 9, 2003, pp. 1927-1951.

21. D.-W. Kim, K.-H. Kim, W. Jang, and F. F. Chen: “Unrelated Parallel Machine Scheduling with Setup Times Using Simulated Annealing,” Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing Vol. 18, 2002, pp. 223-232.

22. C. Saygin, F. F. Chen and J. Singh, “Real-Time Manipulation of Alternative Routings in Flexible Manufacturing Systems: A Simulation Study,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology , Vol. 18, 2001, No. 10, pp. 755-763.

23. M. Dong and F. F. Chen, “Process Modeling and Analysis of Manufacturing Supply Chain Networks Using Object Oriented Petri Nets,” Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 17, 2001, pp. 121-129.

24. H.-C. Chang and F. F. Chen. “A Dynamic Programming Based Process Planning Selection Strategy Considering Utilization of Machines,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology Vol. 19, No. 2, 2002, pp. 97-105.

25. C. S. Shukla and F. F. Chen: "An Intelligent Decision Support System for Part Launching in a Flexible Manufacturing System," International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 18, No. 6., 2001, pp. 422-433.

26. M. Dong, F. F. Chen, and J. Cha: “Using CIMOSA and Free-Choice Petri Nets for Modeling and Verification of Manufacturing Enterprise Business Process,” Transactions of NAMRI/SME, Vol. 28, 2000, pp. 395-400.

27. F. F. Chen and Q. Su: “Rapid Modeling and Analysis of FMS Considering Unreliable System Components, Finite Buffers and AGVs,” (a book chapter in) Contemporary Material Handling Research, Material Handling Institute, 2001. (13 pages).

28. C. Peng, and F. F. Chen: "Real-Time Control and Scheduling of Flexible Manufacturing Systems: A Simulation Based Ordinal Optimization Approach," International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 14, No. 10, 1998, pp.775-786.

29. F. F. Chen, F. Chavarria and J. H. Ristroph: "Modeling and Scheduling Operations in an Apparel Cutting Center," International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology. (accepted, to appear).

30. M. Lun and F. F. Chen: "Holonic Concept Based Methodology for Part Routing on Flexible Manufacturing Systems," International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology , Vol. 16, No. 7, 2000, pp. 483-490.

31. F. F. Chen and C. Saygin: “A Laboratory Infrastructure for Flexible Automation and Integrated Manufacturing Research,” International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, Vol. 1, No. 3, 2000, pp.173-184.

32. Q. Su and F. F. Chen: "Rapid Design and Analysis of Flexible Manufacturing Systems Considering System Reliability and Finite Buffer Capacities," IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation (accepted, with minor revision required).

33. F. F. Chen, J Huang, and M. A. Centeno: "Intelligent Control of Rail-Guided Vehicles and Load/Unload Operations in a Flexible Manufacturing System," Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing Vol. 10, No. 5 (October), 1999, pp. 405-421.

34. C. Peng and F. F. Chen: “A Simulation Based Optimization Approach to Real-Time Control and Scheduling of Flexible Manufacturing Systems,” Transactions of North American Manufacturing Research Institution/SME, Vol. 26, 1998, pp. 305-310.

35. F. F. Chen: "Flexible Production Systems for Apparel and Metal Working Industries: A Contrast Study on Technologies and Contributions," International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 10, No. 1, 1998, pp. 11-20.

36. C. S. Shukla and F. F. Chen: "An Efficient Part Launching Heuristic for Intelligent Control of Flexible Manufacturing Systems," Transactions of North American Manufacturing Research Institution/SME, Vol. 25, 1997, pp. 269-274.

37. C. Shukla and F. F. Chen: "The State-of-the-Art in Intelligent Real-time FMS Control: A Comprehensive Survey," Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, Vol. 7, 1996, pp. 441-455.

38. F. F. Chen, and Q. Su: "Scheduling Single-Gripper Gantry Robots in Tightly- Coupled Serial Production Lines: Optimum vs. Push/Pull Concept Based Sequences," Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 14, No. 3, 1995, pp. 139- 147.

39. F. F. Chen, and K. Kleawpatinon: "An Effective Part-Selection Model for Production Planning of Flexible Manufacturing Systems," International Journal of Production Research, Vol 33, No. 10, 1995, pp. 2671-2683.

40. F. F. Chen, and Q. Su: "Gantry Robot Scheduling in Automated Serial Production Lines with Intermediate Buffers," Engineering Design and Analysis, Vol. 1, No. 3, 1995, pp. 187-198.

41. J. Ker, F. F. Chen, and J. Lu: "A Quick Hough Transform Parameter Search Algorithm for Flexible Part Inspection," Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 15, No.6, 1996, pp. 404-418.

42. F. F. Chen, and S. Thinphangnga: "Analytical Modeling and Analysis of Flexible Manufacturing Systems Considering System Components Failure/Repair Rates," Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 15, No. 3, 1996, pp. 143-154.

43. J. Lee, and F. F. Chen: "Inspection Sequencing and Part Scheduling for Flexible Manufacturing Systems," European Journal of Operational Research, Vol. 95, No. 2, 1996, pp. 344-355.

44. F. F. Chen: "An Activity-Based Approach to Justification of Advanced Factory Management Systems," Industrial Management & Data Systems, Vol. 96, No. 2, 1996, pp. 16-24.

45. C. Yingpunyachok, F. F. Chen and J. Lee: "Scheduling of Rail-Guided Vehicles in the Load/Unload Area of A Flexible Manufacturing System," International Journal of Industrial Engineering - Applications and Practice, Vol. 3, No. 1, 1996, pp. 11-20.

46. F. F. Chen, and S. R. Sagi: "Concurrent Design of Manufacturing Cell and Control Functions: A Neural Network Approach," International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 10, 1995, pp. 118-130.

47. Q. Su, and F. F. Chen: "Optimally Sequencing of Double-Gripper Gantry Robot Moves in Tightly-Coupled Serial Production Systems," IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation, Vol. 12, No. 1, 1996, pp. 22-30.

48. Y.- L. Shen, and F. F. Chen: "Coordinate Measuring Machine Technologies and Their applications in Support of Concurrent Engineering Endeavor: Concepts, Tools, and Challenges," Chapter 8 in Integrated Product, Process and Enterprise Design (Ben Wang, Editor), Gordon & Breach, 1998, pp. 179-198.

49. S. R. Sagi, and F. F. Chen: "A Framework for Intelligent Design of Manufacturing Cells," Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing Vol. 6, 1995, pp. 175-190.

50. F. F. Chen, and Q. Su: "Sequencing Single-Gripper Gantry Robots in Tightly Coupled Automated Serial Production Systems," SME Transactions on Robotics Research , 1995.

51. F. F. Chen, D. Wu and R. R. Henry: "Intelligent Scheduling and Control of Flexible Manufacturing Systems," Technical Papers of North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME, Vol. 24, 1996, pp. 151-156 (SME Technical Paper - MS96-134).

52. F. F. Chen, and S. R. Sagi: "Operation Driven Manufacturing Cell Design Methodology: Its Premises and Applications," Technical Papers of North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME (SME Technical Paper MS94-147), Vol. 22, 1994, pp. 101-109.

53. F. F. Chen, D. Xu, and J. Ker : "Effects of Tool Loading and Replenishing Practice on Design and Operation of Flexible Machining Centers," Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME, Vol. 21, 1993, pp. 391-398.

54. F. F. Chen: "Concurrent Cell Design and Cell Control System Configuration," Handbook of Concurrent Engineering (Chapter 12), (H. Parsaei and W. Sullivan, Editors), Chapman and Hall, London, 1993, pp. 231-247.

55. J. Ker, F. F. Chen, and A. Shukla: "Development of a Software Fixture for Telephone Jack-Mother Board Assembly," Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME, Vol. 21, 1993, pp. 435-442.

56. F. F. Chen and E. E. Adam, Jr.: "The Impact of Flexible Manufacturing Systems on Productivity and Quality," IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Vol. 38, No.1, 1991, pp. 33-45.

57. J. A. Ventura, F. F. Chen, and E. H. Wu : "Grouping Parts and Tools in Flexible Manufacturing Systems Production Planning," International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 28, No. 6, 1990, pp. 1039-1056.