Configuring a Pull Production Control Strategy Through a Generic Model

Abstract This paper describes a methodology for the choice of a pull production control strategy. The methodology is based on the optimization of a generic system that models either Kanban, Conwip or a Kanban/Conwip hybrid. This approach is illustrated through the example of a ten-stage production line. The optimization technique is based on Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and discrete-event simulation.

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