An aggregation procedure for simulating manufacturing flow line models

An aggregation procedure for simulating manufacturing flow line models

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Article ID: iaor19981623
Country: United Kingdom
Volume: 24
Issue: 11
Start Page Number: 1063
End Page Number: 1073
Publication Date: Nov 1997
Journal: Computers and Operations Research
Authors: ,
Keywords: simulation: applications
Abstract:

We develop a formal method for specifying an aggregate discrete-event simulation model of a production flow line manufacturing system. The methodology operates by aggregating production stations or resources of a flow line. Determining the specifications for representing the aggregated resources in a simulation model is the focus of our presentation. We test the methodology for a set of flow lines with exponentially distributed arrival and service times. Comparisons between analytical and simulation results indicate the aggregation approach is quite accurate for estimating average part cycle time.

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