Performance Measure in a Probabilistic Re-Entrant Stress Testing Line Using Mean Value Analysis
Suresh Kumar & Mohamed Khaled Omar
This paper presents a modified analytical model based on mean value analysis (MVA) technique and virtual lot clustering method for a probabilistic re- entrant stress testing line. The objective is to determine the total cycle time andthe mean throughput rate of the Power Soak Testing (PST) process for a given number of lots. Using the analytical and simulation method, a five-stage queuing system with re-entrant lines into the second stage under various probabilistic routing conditions are analysed and comparison results are made. The results obtained can be used by operation managers for their decision- making.
Keywords: Probabilistic re-entrant, mean value analysis, virtual lot clustering, total cycle time
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