Research Reports from the Department of Operations
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
1-1-1987
Abstract
This paper addresses the integration of quality control techniques into M/G/i queue models, extending prior analyses of M/M/i queue and transfer line systems. The study investigates quality control in automated manufacturing environments, with a focus on flexible and job-shop systems. Two approaches to quality control are analyzed: open-loop sampling techniques, based on Dodge-continuous sampling plans, and closed-loop techniques, where inspection is dynamically adjusted based on queue performance metrics such as queue length. The paper employs a renewal-reward framework to optimize quality control parameters, balancing efficiency and accuracy in defect detection. Key findings offer insights into the interaction between queue dynamics and quality assurance in manufacturing systems, contributing to the integration of monitoring, inspection, and production management processes.
Keywords
Operations research, Queuing theory, Quality control, Flexible manufacturing systems, Job shops, Sampling (Statistics), Production management, Manufacturing processes--Automation
Publication Title
Technical Memorandums from the Department of Operations, School of Management, Case Western Reserve University
Issue
Technical memorandum no. 596
Rights
This work is in the public domain and may be freely downloaded for personal or academic use
Recommended Citation
Hsu, Lie-Fern and Tapiero, Charles S., "Quality Control of the M/G/1 Queue" (1987). Research Reports from the Department of Operations. 458.
https://commons.case.edu/wsom-ops-reports/458
