In this paper, we examine the impact of scheduling policies on batch sizing decisions in a multi-item production system. We also investigate the joint effect of scheduling policies and batch sizing decisions on production lead times. In particular, we compare the performance of a first come-first-served (FCFS) policy with a group scheduling (GS) policy and study the effect of both on the optima...

This study aims to measure the production capacity and capacity utilization in pharmaceutical industry. The capacity utilization is the ratio of actual production level to the potential production level which shows the gap between real production and production capacity. Method: Through econometric methods, the short-run translog cost function is estimated with the cost share function of produ...

This study aims to measure the production capacity and capacity utilization in pharmaceutical industry. The capacity utilization is the ratio of actual production level to the potential production level which shows the gap between real production and production capacity. Method: Through econometric methods, the short-run translog cost function is estimated with the cost share function of produ...

This paper formally defines the Ratio Modeling technique as set of steps enabling you to quickly perform low confidence capacity predictions, which are required when budgeting hardware, assessing technical risk, validating alternative technical architecture designs, sizing packaged applications, and predicting production system capacity requirements. This technique enables you to define the rel...

The paper presents an approach for complementing an existing application service provisioning architecture with a simulation component that is calibrated using measurements from the production system. The overall aim of the approach is to support service providers in planning and refining tariffs, adjusting system capacity, and estimating costs and profit.