Production Lot Sizing and Process Targeting under Process Deterioration and Machine Breakdown Conditions

The paper considers a production facility that might deteriorate suddenly at some point during the production run time; after deterioration, nonconforming items are produced in a greater rate compared to the rate before deterioration. Moreover, the production facility may ultimately break down; cons...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Muhammad Al-Salamah, Ali Abudari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Modelling and Simulation in Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/393495