An observation on storage allocation in a flow line with a common buffer

In this paper, a transfer line with a common buffer is considered. It is demonstrated that the distribution of storage capacity remains a control issue even when a common buffer is employed. In particular, it is shown how deliberate machine blocking can be utilized as a device to improve system thro...

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Published in:European journal of operational research 1990-06, Vol.46 (3), p.388-392
Main Authors: Melloy, Brian J., Soyster, Allen L., Jeya Chandra, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
allocation
Allocations
Applied sciences
Assembly lines
Buffer
Exact sciences and technology
Inventory control, production control. Distribution
Markov analysis
Operational research and scientific management
Operational research. Management science
Operations research
Production
resource
Storage
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Summary:In this paper, a transfer line with a common buffer is considered. It is demonstrated that the distribution of storage capacity remains a control issue even when a common buffer is employed. In particular, it is shown how deliberate machine blocking can be utilized as a device to improve system throughput performance.
ISSN:0377-2217
1872-6860
DOI:10.1016/0377-2217(90)90014-3