| Article ID: | iaor1992484 |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Volume: | 46 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| Start Page Number: | 388 |
| End Page Number: | 392 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 1990 |
| Journal: | European Journal of Operational Research |
| Authors: | Soyster Allen L., Chandra M. Jeya, Melloy Brian J. |
| Keywords: | storage |
In this paper, a transfer line with a common buffer is considered. It is demonstrated that the distribution of storage capacity remains a control issue even when a common buffer is employed. In particular, it is shown how deliberate machine blocking can be utilized as a device to improve system throughput performance.