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Productivity in incline generation frameworks is typically determined by the speed of recovery from process interruptions. In the absence of buffer stock, and with a balanced line, the production rate remains constant, but once a problem is detected, the entire line will stop. This encourages investigation of problem-solving as a crucial design feature of incline systems. One response to the need for ongoing operator problem-solving skills has been the implementation of work rotation plans. The increasing efficiency of operators faced with repetitive tasks is widely recognized and has been characterized by the well-known learning curve. This learning curve is adjusted to depict problem resolution times, incorporating forgetting effects and addressing both general skills and specific abilities associated with a particular issue. The resulting model is examined in a simulation of a serial flow shop subject to a range of disruptions. The efficiency of the flow shop is defined by its run-ratio, and the effects of eight key factors on the run-ratio are tested through simulation. The results indicate that the run-ratio generally increases as operators learn more rapidly and forget more slowly, and decreases as the variety of problem types increases.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2025-04-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15736633
- Primary Topic
- Innovation and Knowledge Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00