Improving the design of stochastic production lines: An approach using perturbation analysis

Improving the design of stochastic production lines: An approach using perturbation analysis

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Article ID: iaor19941397
Country: United Kingdom
Volume: 31
Issue: 12
Start Page Number: 2789
End Page Number: 2806
Publication Date: Dec 1993
Journal: International Journal of Production Research
Authors: ,
Keywords: perturbation analysis
Abstract:

With the recent increase in expense and specialization of equipment, capacity decisions have taken on greater significance. As a result, companies are in need of a better understanding of the investment tradeoffs. In this paper, the authors examine the problem of determining the most profitable capacity configuration for a production line modelled as a series of single-server stations. In the context of a constant work-in-process control system, an algorithm is developed for solving the general problem using a single-run simulation procedure. Various market structures are examined and sensitivity analysis is performed on the cost of capacity, quality and the amount of work-in-process allowed in the system.

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