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Labor shifting and lot sizing in garment manufacture: A simulation study

Year: 1999

Type: article

Abstract: A typical production line consisting of stages from sewing of elements through ironing of, a make-to-order garment manufacturer is studied via computer simulation. Specifically, issues of initial batches: (bundles) for later lot sizing and operator relocation among stages are addressed. Results indicate,,limited significance of-lot sizes in determining the expected delivery performance of the line due to heavily loaded assembly stage. However; results of experimentation indicate that a labor shifting policy found by a mathematical programming: model proves effective in improving the throughput rate without inducing much in-process-inventory carrying.

Source: OpenMETU (Middle East Technical University)

Authors: M. Hashemipour, Sinan Kayalıgil

Language: English

Topic: Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms

Subfield: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3000206809

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