Scheduling in a High-Mix Low-Volume Job Shop

This research explores the intricate challenges and strategies involved in the scheduling operations of high-mix low-volume manufacturing environments. It discusses the complexities of managing diverse production requirements while optimizing resource utilization and minimizing lead times. Through a thorough analysis of scheduling methodologies and use case studies, the research offers valuable insights into enhancing operational efficiency and meeting customer demands in a job shop manufacturing setting. This project is still ongoing, as further research and implementation learnings have not been fully realized. However, the learnings and suggestions in this research can be used to achieve a more effective and efficient scheduling process in the job shop manufacturing setting.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master

Department dc:contributor.department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2024

Author dc:creator

• Holmes, Nicholas J.

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Frey, Daniel
• Carrier, John

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
• Copyright retained by author(s)

Licence dc:rights.uri

• https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/156004

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/156004