ISSN:
0263-5577
Source:
Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
Topics:
Computer Science
,
Economics
Notes:
Describes the application of the Group Technology concept in scheduling industrial bag production in a woven products division of a bag manufacturer. The labour assignments, determined through a linear goal programming model, minimize unbalanced workloads among the operations. This study shows a new application area of the Group Technology concept which leads to a better solution of labour assignments and provides management with valuable information essential to the development of a strategic competitive advantage.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02635579710161322