In manufacturing, a pull production control method is a method of authorizing production based on replenishing current and past consumption, as opposed to forecasts or orders for future consumption. In this paper, we consider special classes of pull systems for operations that involve significant setup times. In particular, we present a model for variations of the Signal Kanban method and the P...

The problem of optimizing decision variable settings in a single-stage replenishment loop with capacityconstrained batch processing is examined. Simulation and response surface methods are used to model total inventory and delivery service performance for a continuous-review reorder point system and a singlecard Kanban system. Performance tradeoff curves based on optimal settings are created us...

In managing a production process, choosing a proper card-based control mechanism is an important task to achieve the best performance. We present performance evaluation of the three well-known card-based production control mechanisms, KANBAN, CONWIP and Base-stock in serial production lines. We employ the theory of token transaction systems within a deterministic framework. The performance meas...

Signal kanban production control systems are often used in manufacturing systems with signiicant setup times where more conventional kanban systems are inappropriate. This paper analyzes signal kanban systems under demands with bounded uctuation. It is shown that such systems are stable in the sense that cumulative demand at any time trails cumulative demand by no more than a constant. We deter...

Pull control systems are a good way to control material flow in manufacturing systems. In this paper we are interested in four control mechanisms: the Base Stock Control System (BSCS), the Kanban Control System (KCS), the Generalized Kanban Control System (GKCS) and the Extended Kanban Control System (EKCS). The BSCS and the KCS are well known simple pull control mechanisms. The better performi...

Modelling by means of speciication languages is increasingly being recognised as an important phase in system development. It encourages one to think about problems using models organised around real-world situations. The system to be developed should then be consistent, correct and unambiguous with respect to the models produced. The Just-In-Time kanban system is an example of a real-world pro...

The scope of this work is the complete re-organization of production flow according to the Lean Thinking philosophy for the industrial applications. The complete re-organization implementation of material flow management has been performed through the supermarket sizing which replenishment kanban logic has been adopted. To implement this strategy the goal is to achieve "Interdependent connected...

The software industry needs university graduates with up-to-date knowledge on software development approaches and the necessary knowledge and skills to tackle the practical issues of real-life software development. Various techniques are used in industry to provide a holistic view of projects and identify obstacles in software development as they occur. Kanban is a new technique that is spreadi...

Pull production is a key element for a lean manufacturing system. In pull production, buffer inventories between two processes can be implemented either through a FIFO lane as part of a kanban loop, or through a supermarket, in which case the value stream is split into two different kanban loops. This paper compares the usage of FIFO lanes and supermarkets with respect to the work-in-process in...

Kanban and Constant Work-In-Process (CONWIP) control methods are designed to impose tight controls over inventory, while providing a satisfactory production rate. This paper generalizes systems with kanban or CONWIP control as assembly/disassembly networks with multiple-loop structures. We present a stochastic mathematical model which integrates the control information flows with material flows...