Measuring the mix response flexibility of manufacturing systems

N. Bateman

International Journal of Production Research, 1999, vol. 37, issue 4, 871-880

Abstract: This paper is concerned with a particular flexibility parameter, referred to as mix response flexibility. This is a measure of the difficulty of processing different products on the same equipment, where a different set-up is required for each product type. A mathematical model for measuring mix response flexibility is described, and its results are compared with a simulation. The model is found to give meaningful results for both single machines and multiple machine systems.

Date: 1999
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DOI: 10.1080/002075499191571

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