The structure of manufacturing systems: Insights on the impact of variability

被引:26
作者
Buzacott, JA [1 ]
机构
[1] York Univ, Schulich Sch Business, Toronto, ON M3J 2R7, Canada
来源
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS | 1999年 / 11卷 / 02期
基金
加拿大自然科学与工程研究理事会;
关键词
structure; manufacturing systems; focus; positioning; repair and rework;
D O I
10.1023/A:1008050903708
中图分类号
T [工业技术];
学科分类号
08 ;
摘要
A classic issue in manufacturing strategy is positioning, that is, the appropriate structure for the manufacturing system. At its simplest, the choice is between a job shop and a flow line; but if the system has to produce a variety of different products,then it also is necessary to decide on focus, the degree of specialization. While effective use of resources is essential, it also is necessary to consider the ability of the system to cope with variability and disturbances. Using a variety of queueing models of manufacturing systems, it is possibleto get some useful insights into positioning and focus.
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页码:127 / 146
页数:20
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