An enhanced lean tool performance for make-to-order industry by using hybrid optimal algorithm. (1st January 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wanitwattanakosol, Jirapat; Sopadang, Apichat; Shi, Jianming
• Is Part Of: International journal of logistics, economics and globalisation. Volume 5:Number 1(2013)
• Page Start: 30
• Page End: 42
• Publication Date: 2013-01-01
• Subjects: lean manufacturing -- make-to-order -- MTO -- cobacabana -- ant colony optimisation -- simulation; Logistics -- Periodicals; Logistics -- Economic aspects -- Periodicals; Globalization -- Periodicals; 658.505
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1741-5373

Abstract

This paper proposes an approach for setting parameters of the control of balance by card-based navigation (Cobacabana). On the one hand, a commercial software ARENA was used in a simulation phase. On the other hand, Antcoba was utilised in an optimisation phase. The main objective of the paper is to apply a hybrid optimal algorithm as simulation optimisation for obtaining model parameters. Numerical data using real data from a case study was used for evaluating the proposed algorithm. The experiment shows that the algorithm is efficient and satisfies.