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WSC '71 Proceedings of the 5th conference on Winter simulation
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This paper describes a simulation study of a large job-shop based on actual operating data and procedures. The simulation model is used to investigate and solve problems of shop floor congestion and poor lead times. Statistically design experiments are used to evaluate the effect of material handling support and job input rates on various common measures of shop performance. A predictive model for mean job flow time is also developed using multiple regression. This analysis provides the basis for several layout changes which reduce material handling and shop floor congestion. The results of the study also show the need for formalized work center loading and scheduling procedures based on the finite capacity of the work centers.