Scheduling mixed-model multi-level just-in-time production systems

1 September 1989

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

Vol. 27 (9) , 1487-1509
https://doi.org/10.1080/00207548908942636

Abstract

Many companies are converting their mixed-model multi-level production systems to just-in-time systems. This requires reducing set-up times so that small-lot production can be run. In this paper a theoretical basis is developed for scheduling these systems, and scheduling algorithms and heuristics are developed. The only other known scheduling method (the goal-chasing method), developed and used by Toyota, is shown to be a special case of these heuristics.

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