Balancing Mixed Model Lines with In-Process Inventories
研究多产品环境下的混合模型生产线平衡与批量问题，开发算法以确定工作站数量、任务分配和周期时间，旨在最小化人工、库存和设置成本，并展示算法有效性。
This paper deals with mixed-model line balancing; i.e., the problem of combining line balancing with lot sizing in a multi-product environment. Recent developments in the area of multi-echelon production/inventory systems are applied, and algorithms are developed which determine the number of work stations required along the line, the tasks assigned to each station, and the cycle time. The algorithms are designed to minimize total production costs composed of labor costs, inventory carrying costs, and setup costs. Computational results are presented to illustrate the ability of the algorithms to design mixed model lines effectively and efficiently.