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Dynamics of Two- and Three-Worker “Bucket Brigade” Production Lines

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  • John J. Bartholdi

    (Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia)

  • Leonid A. Bunimovich

    (Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia)

  • Donald D. Eisenstein

    (The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois)

Abstract

We describe all possible asymptotic behavior of “bucket brigade” production lines with two or three workers, each characterized by a constant work velocity. The results suggest wariness in interpreting simulation results. They also suggest a strategy for partitioning a workforce into effective teams to staff the lines.

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  • John J. Bartholdi & Leonid A. Bunimovich & Donald D. Eisenstein, 1999. "Dynamics of Two- and Three-Worker “Bucket Brigade” Production Lines," Operations Research, INFORMS, vol. 47(3), pages 488-491, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:oropre:v:47:y:1999:i:3:p:488-491
    DOI: 10.1287/opre.47.3.488
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