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Multi-product batch production on a single machine--A problem revisited

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When several products are processed one at a time on a single machine, the conventional approach of computing the economic batch quantity for each product cannot apply. An example for six products is considered, where the total production capacity on regular time is inadequate, so that overtime has to be used at an extra cost. A simple method is described for solving this problem when each product is produced once during a production cycle, the objective being to minimize the total set-up and holding costs per day. Schedules which involve batch splitting can reduce these costs further, and a guideline is proposed for the construction of sub-cycles. The results compare favourably with lower bounds computed for the purpose.

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  • Eilon, Samuel, 1985. "Multi-product batch production on a single machine--A problem revisited," Omega, Elsevier, vol. 13(5), pages 453-468.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jomega:v:13:y:1985:i:5:p:453-468
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    1. Li, Jian & Wang, Shouyang & Cheng, T.C. Edwin, 2008. "Analysis of postponement strategy by EPQ-based models with planned backorders," Omega, Elsevier, vol. 36(5), pages 777-788, October.
    2. Grznar, J. & Riggle, C., 1997. "An optimal algorithm for the basic period approach to the economic lot scheduling problem," Omega, Elsevier, vol. 25(3), pages 355-364, June.

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