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Abstract
A graphical procedure is developed for deciding when to change from single shift production to double shift production, and vice-versa. The changeover times must satisfy the rule that the ratio of orders filled from inventory to orders filled from back-order equals the ratio of the back-order cost to the inventory cost. The ‘ inventory/ back-order’ rule is illustrated with cumulative production and cumulative demand curves.