Process Analysis (General Models)
Previously, we looked at a simple analysis of a production process where inter-arrival and process times are constant and known. In practice, inter-arrival and process times are variable and uncertain. In this exercise, we illustrate how a production process with general inter-arrival and process times can be modelled.
At the end of this exercise, the student should be able to:
Track jobs in a production line with general inter-arrival and process times.
Estimate the capacity, throughput and utilization of a general production line with general inter-arrival and process times.
Estimate the average production lead time, waiting time and WIP of a general production line with general inter-arrival and process times.