Simultaneous Lot Sizing and Scheduling in a Flexible Flow Line

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1 Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Bristol Institute of Technology, University of the West of England, Bristol, England

2 Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

This paper breaks new ground by modelling lot sizing and scheduling in a flexible flow line (FFL) simultaneously instead of separately. This problem, called the ‘General Lot sizing and Scheduling Problem in a Flexible Flow Line’ (GLSP-FFL), optimizes the lot sizing and scheduling of multiple products at multiple stages, each stage having multiple machines in parallel. The objective is to satisfy varying demand over a finite planning horizon with minimal inventory, backorder and production setup costs. The problem is complex as any product can be processed on any machine but with different process rates and sequence-dependent setup times & costs. The efficiency of two alternative models is assessed and evaluated using numerical tests.

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  • Receive Date: 05 June 2010
  • Revise Date: 11 September 2010
  • Accept Date: 12 January 2011

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