Multiple-part-type production scheduling for high volume manufacturing (token-based approach)

Multiple-part-type production scheduling is a common industrial problem with no generalized solution. In this thesis, a systematic approach is presented to aid in the mentioned production decision making in an actual factory. This strategy involves first generating production targets by optimization followed by a real-time scheduling (token-based) method --- the Control Point Policy. Based on the simulation results, the proposed strategy is able to schedule the production effectively. In addition, it was demonstrated that there was a tradeoff between the amount of inventory and the number of changeovers. Keywords: Multiple-part-type, production scheduling, optimization, token-based Disclaimer: The content of the thesis is modified to protect the real identity of the attachment company. Company name and confidential information are omitted.

Department dc:contributor.department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering.

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2008

Author dc:creator

• Ng, Sing Hng

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Stanley B. Gershwin.

• Mechanical Engineering.

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• http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582

Language dc:language.iso

eng

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http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/46160

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oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/46160