There exists controversy on the superiority of logistics control systems. In this paper, we propose a unified framework for analyzing and comparing of production control mechanisms. KANBAN, CONWIP and Base-stock control systems are focused on and analyzed as three well-known examples of production control systems. The periodic behavior of a token transaction system is used. By using the theory ...

To implement CONWIP control in multiproduct systems, planners must specify not only a total WIP level, but also its allocation to the different products. We describe two methods for setting individual product WIP levels. The first approach focuses on equitably meeting randomly arriving orders for the various products. We designed a heuristic allocation procedure to attain a throughput target. T...

This paper presents an introductory overview and tutorial in simulation modeling and control of serial Kanban and CONWIP (CONstant Work In Process) pull systems using ARENA/SIMAN 3.5/4.0. Card level estimation is discussed for both types of pull systems, and a heuristic method to adjust card levels controlling system WIP (Work In Process) is provided. The objective is to present a tutorial for ...

This paper is intended to formulate the so-called production lead time problem as the problem of throughput optimization under a constraint on production lead time. A solution is provided for serial lines with Bernoulli machines and infinite buffers. Specifically, analytical formulas are derived for raw material release rates, which guarantee the desired lead time, while maximizing the throughp...

This paper presents metamodelling method as a practical approach to the statistical summarisation of simulation results. Metamodels enable to reduce memory requirements by experiments and, on the other side, they can be use as fast support tools for the manufacturing systems control. The chosen metamodelling approach was applied in various projects. Given example shows practically how can be me...