@inproceedings{fbf13c0101cf4fe78919944fee329556,
title = "Average Flow Time Estimation of Jobs in a Flexible Manufacturing Cell Consisting of a Number of Identical Machines",
abstract = "This paper concerns the estimation of flow times of jobs to be produced in a Flexible Manufacturing Cell (FMC) consisting of a number of identical machines. An analytical expression is derived from a careful analysis of the elements of the flow time. Next, a simulation study is performed which mimics reality and serves as a reference for the comparison with analytical results. As a conclusion, we argue that the analytical expression serves well to predict FMC flow time performance. Analytical predictions of flow times are important for investment decisions and for setting lead times of jobs.",
keywords = "Flexible manufacturing cells, flow time, INFORMATION DELAYS",
author = "Jannes Slomp and Bokhorst, {Jos A. C.} and Rahul Caprihan",
year = "2011",
language = "English",
isbn = "978-1-4577-0739-1",
series = "International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management IEEM",
publisher = "IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)",
pages = "1426--1430",
booktitle = "2011 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT (IEEM)",
note = "IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM) ; Conference date: 06-12-2011 Through 09-12-2011",
}