Comparison between rule- and optimization-based workload control concepts: a simulation optimization approach
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DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2019.1634297
Abstract: An important goal of Production Planning and Control systems is to achieve short and predictable flow times, especially where high flexibility in meeting customer demand is required, while maintaining high output and due-date performance. One… read more here.
Keywords: workload control; control; optimization; simulation ... See more keywords
Workload Control order release in general and pure flow shops with limited buffer size induced blocking: an assessment by simulation
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DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2020.1735667
Abstract: Most manufacturing shops in practice have limited physical space in front of each workstation, due, for example, to physical, economical or operational constraints. As a result, a job may cause blocking because it has to… read more here.
Keywords: order release; control order; workload; workload control ... See more keywords
Rule based workload control in semiconductor manufacturing revisited
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DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2020.1797208
Abstract: An essential task in manufacturing planning and control is to determine when to release orders to the shop floor. A prominent approach is the workload control (WLC) concept which originated from the idea of controlling… read more here.
Keywords: semiconductor manufacturing; rule; workload control; rule based ... See more keywords
Better Together or Divided Forever—Integrated or Hierarchical Material and Workload Control
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DOI: 10.1177/10591478241305870
Abstract: Offering bespoke products is the cornerstone of many competitive manufacturing strategies. The challenge for production control is allocating materials to individualized orders before they can be released to the shop floor. This requires joint evaluation… read more here.
Keywords: control; workload control; material; production control ... See more keywords
Switch-Off Policies in Job Shop Controlled by Workload Control Concept
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DOI: 10.3390/app13085210
Abstract: The reduction in emissions and the increase in energy costs push companies to identify solutions to reduce energy consumption in production systems. One of the approaches proposed in the literature is the shutdown of machines… read more here.
Keywords: energy consumption; switch policies; policies job; workload control ... See more keywords