Proceedings of the 40th Conference on Winter Simulation
Formalization of cyclic scheduling problems with assembly tasks and work-in-process minimization
VECoS'10 Proceedings of the Fourth international conference on Verification and Evaluation of Computer and Communication Systems
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An Australian automotive component company plans to assemble and deliver seats to customer on just-in-time basis. It plans to assemble various seat types on one assembly line. Mixed-Model sequencing is very important if a company has to assemble seats in just-in-time environment. Toyota Motor Company's goal chasing algorithm I and a user defined algorithm are used sequence seats on assembly line. Discrete event simulation software is used to model the assembly operations of seat plant. Both algorithms are programmed to generate a sequence for the seat plant. Model results show both algorithms can sequence seats on the assembly line and each algorithm has its advantages and disadvantages.