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Chapter 8

A Simulation-Based Methodology for Manufacturing Complexity Analysis

Ali K. Kamrani,¹ Arun Adat,² and Maryam Azimi³

¹Industrial Engineering Department, University of Houston, Houston, Texas

²Hewlett Packard, Houston, Texas

³Lenovo Corporation, Morrisville, North Carolina

CONTENTS

8.1 Mixed-Model Assembly Analysis

8.2 Impact of Product Variety on Manufacturing Costs

8.3 Case Study Overview

8.3.1 Simulation-Based Methodology

8.3.2 Construction of PSG for the Manufacturing System

8.3.3 The Goal Chasing Method (GCM)

8.3.4 Simulation Modeling—Mixed-Model Assembly Sequence

8.3.5 Cost Estimation

8.3.6 Experimentations and Results

8.3.6.1 Daily Production Sequence with Shift Replenishment

8.3.6.2 Monthly Production Sequence with ...

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