Stochastic approximations for optimal buffer capacity of many-station production lines

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 211 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.K. Cochran ◽  
A. Kokangul ◽  
T.A. Khaniyev
Keyword(s):  
Buffer Capacity ◽  
Production Lines ◽  
Stochastic Approximations

Buffer capacity allocation for a desired throughput in production lines

1998 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 883-891 ◽  
Author(s):  
HIDEAKI YAMASHITA ◽  
TAYFUR ALTIOK
Keyword(s):  
Buffer Capacity ◽  
Capacity Allocation ◽  
Production Lines

scholarly journals Lean buffering in serial production lines with Bernoulli machines

2006 ◽  
Vol 2006 ◽  
pp. 1-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. B. Hu ◽  
S. M. Meerkov
Keyword(s):  
Production Rate ◽  
Analytical Methods ◽  
Production Line ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Buffer Capacity ◽  
Reliability Model ◽  
Production Lines ◽  
Serial Production ◽  
Serial Production Lines ◽  
Nonidentical Machines

Lean buffering is the smallest buffer capacity necessary to ensure the desired production rate of a manufacturing system. In this paper, analytical methods for selecting lean buffering in serial production lines are developed under the assumption that the machines obey the Bernoulli reliability model. Both closed-form expressions and recursive approaches are investigated. The cases of identical and nonidentical machines are analyzed. Results obtained can be useful for production line designers and production managers to maintain the required production rate with the smallest possible inventories.

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