Measures of backtracking and bi-directional flow in one dimensional machine location problems
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1994
Abstract
In many modern manufacturing settings, management simplifies the workflow of jobs to the greatest extent possible by avoiding a job-shop structure in favour of a generalized flow line (GFL) in which all jobs flow in a single direction (Conway et al., 1967, Theory of Scheduling (Addison-Wesley)). Heuristics may be used to assign machines to appropriate locations in the attempt to achieve a GFL. © 1994 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Production Planning and Control
First Page
282
Last Page
291
Recommended Citation
Sarker, B., Wilhelm, W., & Hogg, G. (1994). Measures of backtracking and bi-directional flow in one dimensional machine location problems. Production Planning and Control, 5 (3), 282-291. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537289408919498