Managing sequence-dependent setup times - The target conflict between output rate, WIP and fluctuating throughput times for setup cycles. Issue 1 (2nd January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Engehausen, Friederike; Lödding, Hermann
• Is Part Of: Production planning & control. Volume 33:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 84
• Page End: 100
• Publication Date: 2022-01-02
• Subjects: Job shop production -- sequence-dependent setup times -- sequencing -- manufacturing control -- setup-optimised sequencing; Production planning -- Periodicals; Production control -- Periodicals; 658.5
• DOI: 10.1080/09537287.2020.1822642
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0953-7287

Abstract

Abstract: Sequence-dependent setup times cause a trade-off between output rate, WIP and fluctuating throughput times. Companies usually face this trade-off by bundling similar orders in setup families without quantifying its impact on the logistic objectives. This paper presents a simple model to quantify the influence of setup-optimised sequencing on the output rate, WIP and throughput times. On the one hand, the aim is to create a deeper understanding for the consequences of setup-optimised sequencing. On the other hand, companies are enabled to actively manage and position in the trade-off between the conflicting targets.