Systems and methods for manufacturing a product in a pull...

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Product assembly or manufacturing

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C700S100000, C700S101000

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06983189

ABSTRACT:
A system of manufacturing a product in a pull and push manufacturing system is provided, where the product comprises at least one model and each model includes at least one component. The system includes an order scheduler, a component scheduler, a make-to-order (MTO) portion and an assemble to order (ATO) portion. The order scheduler is capable of receiving order(s) for model(s) of the product, and the component scheduler is capable of generating a component firing order schedule (CFOS) for the components corresponding to the models ordered. The MTO portion can release each component and thereafter produce the components. And the ATO portion can release each order and thereafter assemble the orders released from the produced components at a number of assembly lines. Advantageously, a number of system parameters can be determined based upon modeling the manufacturing system.

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