Dynamics of two- and three-worker "bucket brigade" production lines

Authors
Bartholdi, JJ Bunimovich, LA Eisenstein, DD
Citation
Jj. Bartholdi et al., Dynamics of two- and three-worker "bucket brigade" production lines, OPERAT RES, 47(3), 1999, pp. 488-491
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Engineering Mathematics
Journal title
OPERATIONS RESEARCH
ISSN journal
0030364X → ACNP
Volume
47
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
488 - 491
Database
ISI
SICI code
0030-364X(199905/06)47:3<488:DOTAT">2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
We describe all possible asymptotic behavior of "bucket brigade" production lines with two or three workers, each characterized by a constant work vel ocity. The results suggest wariness in interpreting simulation results. The y also suggest a strategy for partitioning a workforce into effective teams to staff the lines.