In this paper, we consider the lot-streaming problem of sequencing a set of batches, to be processed in equal sublots, in a flow-shop, so as to minimize makespan. A new heuristic procedure, called the bottleneck minimal idleness heuristic, is developed. Results of an experimental study are...

Lot streaming is the process of splitting a production lot into sublots, and then, scheduling the sublots in an overlapping fashion on the machines. In this paper, we present a polynomial-time procedure for determining the number of sublots of a single-lot, multiple-machine flow shop...

In this paper, a methodology is developed to solve the single-model, stochastic assembly line balancing problem for the objective of minimizing the total labor cost and the expected incompletion cost arising from tasks not completed within the prescribed cycle time. The methodology is based on...