Batch scheduling in a multistage, multiproduct manufacturing system-an application

摘要

This paper reports the results of our collaborative work with Changde Telecommunication Equipment Company(ETEC)which produces digital transfer control Systems for telephone networks. The manufacturing operations consist of two principle stages of Module production and system assembly. Critical system components are produced in the module Production stage where high inventories were a major managerial concern. We studied CTEC's Module production system and proposed three modifications to reduce inventories and improve System performance.