International Journal of Production Research · 1990 · 930 citations · 8 references
EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringOperations ManagementLean OperationsProduction EngineeringProduction SystemsKanban SystemsLean ManagementLean ProductionProduction ManagementPull Production SystemsPull SystemsConwip SystemsKanban SimulationSimulation Studies
SUMMARY This paper describes a new pull-based production system called CONWIP. Practical advantages of CONWIP over push and other pull systems are given. Theoretical arguments in favour of the system are outlined and simulation studies are included to give insight into the system's performance.
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