1. Waiting line model applications in manufacturing
- Author
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Rao, S. Subba, Gunasekaran, A., Goyal, S.K., and Martikainen, T.
- Subjects
Manufacturing industry -- Research ,Literature and technology -- Analysis ,Technology -- Models ,Business ,Business, international ,Engineering and manufacturing industries - Abstract
Waiting line models serve as guide in the creation of several state-of-the-art systems in manufacturing, such as just-in-time (JIT) production system and cellular manufacturing. They can be utilized to assess the capacity needed in JIT so as to create a stable material flow in JIT manufacturing systems. Waiting line models are also used in measuring the amount of workforce needed in manufacturing systems.
- Published
- 1998