On Work In Progress Optimisation
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ARSTRACT In this paper, we investigate how to best optiniise the level of Work I n Progress (WIP) in ii real world factory. Using ii simulation model of the factory, we have been able to show that nn optimum level of WIP can be attained. By systematically varying the maximum allowable level of WIP within diffet-ent model runs, results show that the throughput reaches ii high level very quickly and then tapers off. The production lead times, in contrast, begin at relatively low levels and increase after the optimum WIP level has been reached.
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تاریخ انتشار 2004