STOCHASTIC ASSEMBLY LINE PLANNER WITH STRATEGY (SALPS)

摘要

Numerous studies based on a deterministic or stochastic approach have examined assembly line systems (ALS), (Wild, 1972). However, no stochastic models have been found dealing with a simultaneous determination of cycle time and buffers. We have already presented a 2-stage design method for the simultaneous determination using a station-centered approach. This paper develops the Stochastic Assembly Line Planner with Strategy (SALPS) for the stopper/no-stopper type using the 2-stage design method. SALPS consists of area line balancing, buffer design (items/time), and a pair strategic map. It can adjust strategically to follow the demand changes by the pair strategy map consisting of cycle times (input) and the number of stations (output). A numerical example is a given number of the development of the product-life cycle, and the ellipse theory in the pair strategy map is discussed.