Parallel algorithm for setting WIP levels for multi-product CONWIP systems

• Published in: International journal of production research Vol. 44; no. 21; pp. 4681 - 4693
• Main Authors: Wang, L., Prabhu, V.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Taylor & Francis Group 01.11.2006; Washington, DC Taylor & Francis; Taylor & Francis LLC
• Subjects: Algorithms; Applied sciences; Computer science; control theory; systems; Distributed computer memory system; Distributed processing; Exact sciences and technology; Inventory control, production control. Distribution; Memory and file management (including protection and security); Memory organisation. Data processing; Message Passing Interface (MPI); Multi-product CONWIP systems; Operational research and scientific management; Operational research. Management science; Parallel algorithm; Queuing theory; Queuing theory. Traffic theory; Software; Speed-up; Studies; Work in process; Multi-product CONWIP systems; Parallel algorithm; Distributed computer memory system; Speed-up; Message Passing Interface (MPI); Message passing interface; Distributed memory systems; In-process inventory; Competitive algorithms; Message transmission; Search algorithm

Reducing work-in-process (WIP) inventory is continuing to be an important business need because of several factors including the need to reduce working capital. Numerous techniques have been suggested for WIP reduction, and CONWIP is a competitive algorithm for WIP reduction. Prior CONWIP algorithms...