Approximate models of assembly systems with finite inventory banks

This paper describes the development of an analytical approach by which methods for the evaluation of the performance of transfer lines with finite inventory banks can be adapted and applied to determine the performance of assembly systems such as are used in the automobile industry. The approach en...

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Published inEuropean journal of operational research Vol. 45; no. 2; pp. 143 - 154
Main Authors Liu, Xiao-Gao, Buzacott, John A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 13.04.1990
Elsevier
Elsevier Sequoia S.A
SeriesEuropean Journal of Operational Research
Subjects
approximations
Assembly lines
Characteristics
Evaluation
Manufacturing
manufacturing industries
Mathematical models
Operations research
quenes
Simulation
Transfer lines
quenes
manufacturing industries
approximations
Transfer lines
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Summary:This paper describes the development of an analytical approach by which methods for the evaluation of the performance of transfer lines with finite inventory banks can be adapted and applied to determine the performance of assembly systems such as are used in the automobile industry. The approach enables such real features as multi-station stages, unequal stage cycle times, finite bank transit times and non-serial work flow to be included. The approach is demonstrated by comparison with a simulation model of an actual automobile assembly system.
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ISSN:0377-2217
1872-6860
DOI:10.1016/0377-2217(90)90181-A