Analysis of order review/release methods in a flexible flow shop to minimise work-in-process inventory and average tardiness. (27th March 2008)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cutright, Ken; Huq, Faizul; Huq, Ziaul; Alluri, Raju
• Is Part Of: International journal of technology, policy and management. Volume 8:Number 3(2008)
• Page Start: 237
• Page End: 249
• Publication Date: 2008-03-27
• Subjects: flexible flow shops -- order review/release -- ORR -- shop floor priorities -- loading mechanisms -- work-in-process -- WIP inventory -- average tardiness -- priority rules -- simulation; Technological innovations -- Management -- Periodicals; Technology and state -- Periodicals; 658.51405
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1468-4322

Abstract

This paper evaluates the effects of Order Review/Release (ORR) mechanisms, priority rules, and loading mechanisms on jobs in a flexible flow shop. Simulation is used to investigate the effect of two ORR mechanisms, three priority rules, and two loading mechanisms on average Work-in-Process (WIP) costs and job tardiness. The results indicate that the loading mechanisms, along with appropriate ORR mechanism, can significantly affect the flow of jobs through the shop.