TY - JOUR
AU1 - SHAFER, S. M.
AU2 - CHARNES, J. M.
AB -  Abstract This study compares alternative shop loading procedures for cellular and functional layouts in a variety of operating environments. Factors investigated here include: (1) the extent to which the parts in a family follow a unidirectional flow; (2) shop congestion level; (3) the magnitude of delays in moving batches between departments; and (4) whether the shop was labour constrained. Computer simulation was used to compare the combinations of shop layout and loading procedure on the basis of time in system. Important managerial implications are presented for selecting a layout and loading procedure given the operating environment. 
TI - A simulation analyses of factors influencing loading practices in cellular manufacturing
JF - International Journal of Production Research
DO - 10.1080/00207549508930148
DA - 1995-01-01
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/taylor-francis/a-simulation-analyses-of-factors-influencing-loading-practices-in-OHk0j0BGvj
SP - 279
EP - 290
VL - 33
IS - 1
DP - DeepDyve
ER -