Dynamics of 2 - and 3 - Worker \ Bucket Brigade " Production Lines
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We describe all possible asymptotic behavior of bucket brigade production lines with two or three workers, each characterized by a constant work velocity. The results suggest wariness in interpreting simulation results. They also suggest a strategy for partitioning a workforce into e ective teams to sta the lines.
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تاریخ انتشار 1996