Article ID: | iaor1990981 |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Volume: | 28 |
Issue: | 6 |
Start Page Number: | 1067 |
End Page Number: | 1082 |
Publication Date: | Jun 1990 |
Journal: | International Journal of Production Research |
Authors: | Singh N., Sushill N. |
Keywords: | systems |
A physical system theory framework for modelling manufacturing systems is given in this paper. The approach provides a simple management planning tool to analyse multi-stage manufacturing systems. A spur gear manufacturing example is included to illustrate the application of the models developed. The sensitivity analysis is carried out to identify the critical machines/operations from the cost point of view.