1 publication

• Published Subscription 26 Jul 2023

  Production Control Mechanisms and POLCA Performance in a Divergent Production Line

  By Alireza Farnoush, Magnus Wiktorsson

  Abstract: Production control mechanism is a critical element in today’s production situation, where production systems compete on quick response and resource efficiency. The purpose of a production control mechanism is to define the best time to release material and orders. POLCA is a simple production control mechanism that on one hand tries to reduce throughput time and on the other hand helps the manager to control work-in-process inventory. In addition to …

  Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-2-3, 2012 · pp. 26–39 Read article →