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Postprint version. Published in 2nd International Conference on Computer Engineering and Technology Proceedings: Chengdu, China. April 16-18, 2010, Volume 6, April 16, 2010, pages 677-681.
NOTE: At the time of publication, the author Ahmed Deif was not yet affiliated with Cal Poly.
Abstract
There is a difference between a lean manufacturing system and a manufacturing system that just applies lean techniques. This paper addresses the previous statement through using computer simulation to explore the impact of applying just in time lean policy on a traditional inventory based production system. A system dynamics model is introduced to capture the different components of the production system. The inventory dynamics of the modeled system is examined against different production scenarios under stochastic demand. Results showed that in systems that are not fully transferred to lean, adopting lean principles are not always beneficial. The paper suggests some specific management policies for successful lean application within the scope of the modeled manufacturing system
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