An Approximation for the Production Efficiency of Automatic Transfer Lines with In-Process Storages
- 1 March 1981
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in A I I E Transactions
- Vol. 13 (1) , 22-28
- https://doi.org/10.1080/05695558108974532
Abstract
This paper considers the production efficiency of automatic transfer lines where in-process storages are provided for stochastic station breakdowns. A simple approximation method is developed in order to readily obtain the production efficiency and show the benefit of providing storages even for long lines. Additionally, the optimal partitioning of the line and the method of allocating capacities for storages are numerically investigated.Keywords
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