DocumentCode
2484554
Title
On work in progress optimisation
Author
Gunn, Bruce ; Nahavandi, Saeid
Author_Institution
Sch. of Eng. & Technol., Deakin Univ., Geelong, Vic., Australia
Volume
14
fYear
2002
fDate
2002
Firstpage
631
Lastpage
636
Abstract
In this paper, we investigate how to best optimise the level of work in progress (WIP) in a real world factory. Using a simulation model of the factory, we show that an optimum level of WIP can be attained. By systematically varying the maximum allowable level of WIP within different model runs, results show that the throughput reaches a high level very quickly and then tapers off. The production lead times, in contrast, begin at relatively low levels and increase after the optimum WIP level has been reached.
Keywords
discrete event simulation; optimisation; production control; discrete-event simulation; lead times; manufacturing; optimisation; production control; simulation model; work in progress; Batch production systems; Cost function; Discrete event simulation; Fluctuations; Gunn devices; Lead time reduction; Manufacturing; Production facilities; Production management; Throughput;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Automation Congress, 2002 Proceedings of the 5th Biannual World
Print_ISBN
1-889335-18-5
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/WAC.2002.1049506
Filename
1049506
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