Simulation analysis of maintenance policies in just-in-time production systems

Presents a simulation model and the results on the effects of different maintenance policies on performance measures of just-in-time production systems under different operating conditions. Develops a simulation model for a line, which consists of five stations in series and is operated according to demand from the last station. Shows that the introduction of preventive maintenance to the production and assembly machines on the line increases line performance under all conditions studied. The effects of maintenance are more pronounced in a longer line.