Sequencing production on an assembly line using goal chasing and user defined algorithm

An Australian automotive component company plans to assemble and deliver seats to customer on a just-in-time basis. It plans to assemble various seat types on one assembly line. Mixed-model sequencing is very important if a company has to assemble seats in a just-in-time environment. Toyota Motor Company´s goal chasing algorithm I and a user defined algorithm are used to sequence seats on the assembly line. Discrete event simulation software is used to model the assembly operations of the seat plant. Both algorithms are programmed to generate a sequence for the seat plant. Model results show both algorithms can sequence seats on the assembly line and each algorithm has its advantages and disadvantages.