Abstract:
Scheduling any complicated job shop becomes increasingly more difficult when the cycle time is reduced. We discuss the implementation of a simulation-based scheduling sys...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Scheduling any complicated job shop becomes increasingly more difficult when the cycle time is reduced. We discuss the implementation of a simulation-based scheduling system that properly schedules parts in a two-plant operation. The system has allowed the company to reduce the cycle time by at least a week from two/three weeks to one/two weeks. As part of the project, the generation of the input data needed to drive the simulation is also discussed since this data did not exist in the correct form. The model generation, simulation development, and experimentation will be discussed. The system that is described is currently being used to generate the schedules.
Date of Conference: 07-10 December 2003
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 30 January 2004
Print ISBN:0-7803-8131-9
College of Textiles, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
JEFFREY A. JOINES is Assistant Professor of Textile Engineering at NC State University. He received his B.S.I.E., B.S.E, E., M.S.I.E, and Ph.D. from NC State University. He received the 1997 Pritsker Doctoral Dissertation Award from IIE. His research interests include evolutionary optimization, object-oriented simulation, simulation-based scheduling and supply chain optimization. His email and web addresses are Show More
JEFFREY A. JOINES is Assistant Professor of Textile Engineering at NC State University. He received his B.S.I.E., B.S.E, E., M.S.I.E, and Ph.D. from NC State University. He received the 1997 Pritsker Doctoral Dissertation Award from IIE. His research interests include evolutionary optimization, object-oriented simulation, simulation-based scheduling and supply chain optimization. His email and web addresses are View more
College of Textiles, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
ANDREW B. SUTTON is a graduate student in Textile Engineering at NC State University. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Textile Engineering from NC State University and his areas of interest include simulation, six sigma and simulation-based scheduling.
ANDREW B. SUTTON is a graduate student in Textile Engineering at NC State University. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Textile Engineering from NC State University and his areas of interest include simulation, six sigma and simulation-based scheduling.View more
College of Textiles, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
KRISTIN A. THONEY, an Assistant Professor in the Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management Dept at NC State, joined the faculty in 2000. She earned her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research and her MS in Operations Research also from NC State. Kristin's research interests include production scheduling, logistics, and supply chain modeling. She is a member of INFORMS and IIE. Her email and web addres...Show More
KRISTIN A. THONEY, an Assistant Professor in the Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management Dept at NC State, joined the faculty in 2000. She earned her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research and her MS in Operations Research also from NC State. Kristin's research interests include production scheduling, logistics, and supply chain modeling. She is a member of INFORMS and IIE. Her email and web addres...View more
Industrial Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
RUSSELL E. KING is a Professor of Industrial Engineering at North Carolina State University and has been on the faculty since 1985. Previously, he worked as a Systems Analyst for Dynamac Corporation of Rockville, Maryland and the Naval Aviation Depot at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station. He received a BSSE, Masters, and Ph.D. in IE from the University of Florida. His research interests include control and scheduling of p...Show More
RUSSELL E. KING is a Professor of Industrial Engineering at North Carolina State University and has been on the faculty since 1985. Previously, he worked as a Systems Analyst for Dynamac Corporation of Rockville, Maryland and the Naval Aviation Depot at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station. He received a BSSE, Masters, and Ph.D. in IE from the University of Florida. His research interests include control and scheduling of p...View more
Industrial Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
THOM J. HODGSON, the James T. Ryan Professor of Industrial Engineering and Director of the lntegrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering Institute at NC State. He earned a BSE in science engineering, a MBA in quantitative methods and a Ph.D, in industrial engineering an from University of Michigan. Thorn's research interests include production scheduling, inventory control, logistics, real-time control of systems and appli...Show More
THOM J. HODGSON, the James T. Ryan Professor of Industrial Engineering and Director of the lntegrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering Institute at NC State. He earned a BSE in science engineering, a MBA in quantitative methods and a Ph.D, in industrial engineering an from University of Michigan. Thorn's research interests include production scheduling, inventory control, logistics, real-time control of systems and appli...View more
Contents College of Textiles, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
JEFFREY A. JOINES is Assistant Professor of Textile Engineering at NC State University. He received his B.S.I.E., B.S.E, E., M.S.I.E, and Ph.D. from NC State University. He received the 1997 Pritsker Doctoral Dissertation Award from IIE. His research interests include evolutionary optimization, object-oriented simulation, simulation-based scheduling and supply chain optimization. His email and web addresses are and
JEFFREY A. JOINES is Assistant Professor of Textile Engineering at NC State University. He received his B.S.I.E., B.S.E, E., M.S.I.E, and Ph.D. from NC State University. He received the 1997 Pritsker Doctoral Dissertation Award from IIE. His research interests include evolutionary optimization, object-oriented simulation, simulation-based scheduling and supply chain optimization. His email and web addresses are and View more
College of Textiles, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
ANDREW B. SUTTON is a graduate student in Textile Engineering at NC State University. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Textile Engineering from NC State University and his areas of interest include simulation, six sigma and simulation-based scheduling.
ANDREW B. SUTTON is a graduate student in Textile Engineering at NC State University. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Textile Engineering from NC State University and his areas of interest include simulation, six sigma and simulation-based scheduling.View more
College of Textiles, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
KRISTIN A. THONEY, an Assistant Professor in the Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management Dept at NC State, joined the faculty in 2000. She earned her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research and her MS in Operations Research also from NC State. Kristin's research interests include production scheduling, logistics, and supply chain modeling. She is a member of INFORMS and IIE. Her email and web addresses are and
KRISTIN A. THONEY, an Assistant Professor in the Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management Dept at NC State, joined the faculty in 2000. She earned her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research and her MS in Operations Research also from NC State. Kristin's research interests include production scheduling, logistics, and supply chain modeling. She is a member of INFORMS and IIE. Her email and web addresses are and View more
Industrial Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
RUSSELL E. KING is a Professor of Industrial Engineering at North Carolina State University and has been on the faculty since 1985. Previously, he worked as a Systems Analyst for Dynamac Corporation of Rockville, Maryland and the Naval Aviation Depot at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station. He received a BSSE, Masters, and Ph.D. in IE from the University of Florida. His research interests include control and scheduling of production systems and demand activated manufacturing/supply chains. His email and web addresses and
RUSSELL E. KING is a Professor of Industrial Engineering at North Carolina State University and has been on the faculty since 1985. Previously, he worked as a Systems Analyst for Dynamac Corporation of Rockville, Maryland and the Naval Aviation Depot at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station. He received a BSSE, Masters, and Ph.D. in IE from the University of Florida. His research interests include control and scheduling of production systems and demand activated manufacturing/supply chains. His email and web addresses and View more
Industrial Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
THOM J. HODGSON, the James T. Ryan Professor of Industrial Engineering and Director of the lntegrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering Institute at NC State. He earned a BSE in science engineering, a MBA in quantitative methods and a Ph.D, in industrial engineering an from University of Michigan. Thorn's research interests include production scheduling, inventory control, logistics, real-time control of systems and applied operations research. He is a member of INFORMS and IIE. His email and web addresses are and .
THOM J. HODGSON, the James T. Ryan Professor of Industrial Engineering and Director of the lntegrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering Institute at NC State. He earned a BSE in science engineering, a MBA in quantitative methods and a Ph.D, in industrial engineering an from University of Michigan. Thorn's research interests include production scheduling, inventory control, logistics, real-time control of systems and applied operations research. He is a member of INFORMS and IIE. His email and web addresses are and .View more
