An evolutionary approach to select a pull system among Kanban, Conwip and Hybrid

This paper describes a methodology for the choice of a pull production-cont rol strategy. The methodology is based on optimization, using an Evolutiona ry Algorithm and discrete-event simulation, of a generic system that can mo del Kanban, Conwip, and Hybrid. This approach is illustrated through the ex amples of production lines with six, eight, and ten stages. The optimizatio n procedure leads to a simplified Hybrid system.