Inter-stage stock control in a series production system with different numbers of parallel machines at each stage

1 July 1982

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Production Research

Vol. 20 (4) , 483-491
https://doi.org/10.1080/00207548208947781

Abstract

This paper examines the technological and operational factors that affect production planning and control in cotton spinning mills and presents a simulation model developed to assist in maintaining the balance of the production system by controlling inter-stage stocks. The production system is characterized by a series of stages with different numbers of parallel machines at each stage having batch input and output features. Statistical analysis of the results obtained are discussed.

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