Labor utilization effects of labor scheduling flexibility alternatives in a tour scheduling environment

Article Abstract:

The effect of a number of scheduling flexibility alternatives on labor utilization within a tour scheduling environment is analyzed. Results show that break-placement flexibility and shift-length flexibility are effective in improving labor utilization under any conditions. Moreover, high labor requirement amplitude is found to be inimical to labor utilization, while longer operational days improve labor utilization.

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An evolutionary algorithm for sequencing production on a paced assembly line

Article Abstract:

A new sequencing method, called the Evolutionary Production Sequencer, is developed for mixed-model assembly lines. The performance of the method is measured.

Operations research, Management science, Models, Flexible manufacturing systems

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A comparison between basic cyclic scheduling and variable cyclic scheduling in a two-stage hybrid flow shop

Article Abstract:

A new study compares variable and basic cycling schedules in a two-stage hybrid flow shop consisting of one machine and multiple process lines.

Economic lot size, Repetitive manufacturing systems

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