A mathematical programming model for production planning using CONWIP

摘要

Push-based MRP and pull-based Kanban systems are effective planning tools for a wide range of manufacturing production. Both of them, however, have certain limitations when they are implemented in different production environments. In recent years, CONWIP (CONstant Work-In-Process) has been proposed and studied to take advantage of MRP and Kanban systems for optimal work-in- process (WIP) inventory control.