Two–stage approach to the mixed–model sequencing problem. (1st January 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hiraki, Shusaku
• Is Part Of: International journal of productivity and quality management. Volume 15:Number 2(2015)
• Page Start: 215
• Page End: 236
• Publication Date: 2015-01-01
• Subjects: automobile industry -- automotive manufacturing -- mixed–model sequencing -- pure car carrier -- PCC -- supply chain management -- SCM -- two–stage approach; Quality control -- Management -- Periodicals; Industrial productivity -- Management -- Periodicals; 658.5005
• DOI: 10.1504/IJPQM.2015.067764
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1746-6474

Abstract

This paper proposes a method to address a mixed–model sequencing problem that currently exists in automobile manufacturing. From the standpoint of supply chain management, we proposed a new sequencing method that aims at: 1) levelling the workloads for each process on an assembly line; 2) maintaining a constant rate of production for all the parts in the production process; 3) meeting delivery dates of distributors when the final products are delivered by specialised shipping vessels. In order to simultaneously satisfy these three goals, a two–stage approach is proposed. First, by dividing the production period into shorter periods, the production volume of each product is determined for each of these shorter periods to maintain a constant rate of parts usage and meet the delivery date to distributors. Next, a production schedule is established for each period to realise smoother production on the assembly line.