Using simulation to evaluate the introduction of a kanban subsystem within an MRP-controlled manufacturing environment
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A simulation model for studying the possibility of introducing a Kanban subsystem in a materials requirement planning system in an assembly plant of automotive parts. The model is used in examining in the Kanban-controlled production of subpart types and of fast-movers on two out of three machines. Results indicate that Kanban control is applicable only for fast-moving parts and it has been proven that a Kanban system cannot be installed without set-up reduction.
Publication Name: International Journal of Production Economics
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0925-5273
Year: 1998
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Batching to minimize total production time for two part types
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A heuristic is presented to batch jobs to lessen total production time for two part types. The heuristic is conceptually simple and can be employed to resolve big-sized problems in a brief time. Computational outcomes reveal that the heuristic generates answers having an average of 99.90% advantage over sequences that did undergo batching. Subsequent research may be undertaken to expand the work to the case with over two part types.
Publication Name: International Journal of Production Economics
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0925-5273
Year: 1997
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