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Level Schedules for Mixed-Model Assembly Lines in Just-In-Time Production Systems

Abstract

Mixed-model assembly lines are used to produce many different products without carrying large inventories. The effective utilization of these lines requires that a schedule for assembling the different products be determined. For Just-In-Time (JIT) production systems, which require producing only the necessary products in the necessary quantities at the necessary times, the objective is to keep a constant rate of usage of all parts used by the line. This is called levelling or balancing the schedule. This paper develops a theoretical basis for scheduling these systems, and presents new scheduling algorithms and heuristics.

Authors

Miltenburg J

Journal

Management Science, Vol. 35, No. 2, pp. 192–207

Publisher

Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)

Publication Date

February 1, 1989

DOI

10.1287/mnsc.35.2.192

ISSN

0025-1909
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