A Simulation Optimization Approach for Managing Product Transitions in Multistage Production Lines

We explore the problem of managing releases into a multistage production system transitioning from producing a mature product in high volume to a new one whose production process is initially unreliable but improves as experience is accumulated. We use simulation optimization to develop solutions an...

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Main Authors: Manda, Atchyuta Bharadwaj, Gopalswamy, Karthick, Shashaani, Sara, Uzsoy, Reha
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Optimization
Production systems
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Summary:We explore the problem of managing releases into a multistage production system transitioning from producing a mature product in high volume to a new one whose production process is initially unreliable but improves as experience is accumulated. We use simulation optimization to develop solutions and examine the impact of learning at a single machine on the rest of the system. This work lays the foundation for studying product transitions using realistic fab scale simulation models.
ISSN:1558-4305
DOI:10.1109/WSC48552.2020.9384036