Taxonomy of batch queueing models in manufacturing systems

Kan Wu*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Batching plays an important role in performance evaluation of manufacturing systems. Three types of batching are commonly seen: transfer batches, parallel batches and serial batches. To model the batching behavior correctly, a comprehensive classification of batching is proposed. Eight types of batching behavior are classified and corresponding queueing models are given. The newly proposed models are validated by simulation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)129-135
Number of pages7
JournalEuropean Journal of Operational Research
Volume237
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 16 08 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Batching
  • Manufacturing
  • Productivity and competitiveness
  • Queueing

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