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Title
An open queueing network for lead time analysis
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Abstract
In this paper we develop an open queueing network for a multi-product multi-machine job-shop in a make-to-order environment. The job-shop produces a variety of products which are characterized by individual general arrival rates and individual general production rates for the machines on their deterministic routings. By incorporating the machines into a general open queueing network. we obtain the average, variance and probability distribution of the individual product lead times. The open queueing network will be illustrated by application to a real-life example existing at Recticel Bedding Hulshout. In addition to using a flexible and computational efficient approach, we methodologically reveal that the approximate queueing network is suitable to rapidly provide an answer to managerial questions.
Language
English
Source (journal)
IIE transactions. - Norcross, Ga, 1982 - 2016
Publication
Norcross, Ga : Institute of Industrial engineers , 2002
ISSN
0740-817X [print]
1545-8830 [online]
DOI
10.1023/A:1019222929572
Volume/pages
34 :1 (2002) , p. 1-9
ISI
000173879200001
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UAntwerpen
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Publications with a UAntwerp address
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