Abstract
We develop multistage lot-sizing models for imperfect production processes. The effect of inspection errors in screening non-conforming items at various stages has been incorporated. Inspection and restorstion of the processes at all stages have also been considered. Numerical examples are presented to illustrate various aspects of the models developed. It is shown that when inspection and restoration are introduced, lower costs are incurred and larger lot sizes are produced because of reductions in quality control costs.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 65-79 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | International Journal of Production Research |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 10 Jan 2003 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The autho rs are grateful to S. A. Zamin fo r help with the numerical results and also acknowledge the support of the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. The authors are also indebted to two anonymous reviewers for constructive comments.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Strategy and Management
- Management Science and Operations Research
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering