Research Reports from the Department of Operations
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Date
6-9-1976
Abstract
This thesis analyzes the impact of progressive deterioration of lamp-making equipment on finished lamp cost and quantity. This analysis is accomplished by describing the total process as a sequence of Markov processes, for each of which the transitional probabilities have been defined. The expected behavior of this multi-stage process over the time period of interest is calculated by a Fortran computer program. Results of the analysis may be used by a shop foreman as a guide in determining when to shut down for repair or maintenance of equipment.
Keywords
Operations research, Lamps, Production management, Factory management, Markov processes, Decision making--Mathematical models, Manufacturing processes, Cost control, FORTRAN (Computer program language), Plant performance
Publication Title
Thesis/Technical Memorandums from the Department of Operations, School of Management, Case Western Reserve University
Issue
Technical memorandum no. 404 ; Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science.
Rights
This work is in the public domain and may be freely downloaded for personal or academic use
Recommended Citation
Steinbrink, Davida Kahrl, "Simulation of Lamp Manufacturing: When to Shut Down" (1976). Research Reports from the Department of Operations. 521.
https://commons.case.edu/wsom-ops-reports/521
