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A Simple Release Policy for Networks of Queues with Controllable Inputs

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  • Izak Duenyas

    (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan)

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In a recent paper, L. M. Wein (1992) addressed the problem of scheduling a network of queues. Given a multistation, multiclass queueing network, the problem involves deciding when to release a job to the network as well as how to sequence jobs at each machine in the network to meet a desired throughput level. By approximating this problem by a control problem involving Brownian motion, Wein derived effective heuristics, which easily outperformed traditional work release and sequencing rules. However, Wein's work release rules are complex and his sequencing rules are dynamic. In this paper, we test the performance of a simpler work release policy based on CONWIP (constant work-in-process) in conjunction with static sequencing rules. The results of our simulation study indicate that this simple work release rule can be effective.

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  • Izak Duenyas, 1994. "A Simple Release Policy for Networks of Queues with Controllable Inputs," Operations Research, INFORMS, vol. 42(6), pages 1162-1171, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:oropre:v:42:y:1994:i:6:p:1162-1171
    DOI: 10.1287/opre.42.6.1162
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    1. Framinan, Jose M. & Gonzalez, Pedro L. & Ruiz-Usano, Rafael, 2006. "Dynamic card controlling in a Conwip system," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 99(1-2), pages 102-116, February.
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    3. Kuroda, Mitsuru & Tomita, Takahiro & Maeda, Kazuhiko, 1999. "Dynamic control of a cellular-line production system under variations in the product mix," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 60(1), pages 439-445, April.
    4. Wendell G. Gilland, 2001. "Effective Sequencing Rules for Closed Manufacturing Networks," Operations Research, INFORMS, vol. 49(5), pages 759-770, October.
    5. Li, Hui & Liu, Liming, 2006. "Production control in a two-stage system," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 174(2), pages 887-904, October.
    6. Onyeocha, Chukwunonyelum Emmanuel & Wang, Jiayi & Khoury, Joseph & Geraghty, John, 2015. "A comparison of HK-CONWIP and BK-CONWIP control strategies in a multi-product manufacturing system," Operations Research Perspectives, Elsevier, vol. 2(C), pages 137-149.

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