Inter-stage stock control in a series production system with different numbers of parallel machines at each stage

Abstract

This paper examines the technological and operational factors that affect production planning and control in cotton spinning mills and presents a simulation model developed to assist in maintaining the balance of the production system by controlling inter-stage stocks. The production system is characterized by a series of stages with different numbers of parallel machines at each stage having batch input and output features. Statistical analysis of the results obtained are discussed.