Evaluation of Total Throughput Time for an Electronics Production Line by Simulation and Fuzzy Pert Network

Abstract

Layout decision is an important issue in electronics manufacturing process. A good layout with better arrangement of assembly machines will increase overall efficiency and throughput. It is not uncommon that many industrial companies in Hong Kong do not use systematic layout planning methods for their layout decisions. This paper aims at developing a simulation model to analyze the best layout decision for an electronics manufacturing company. Finally, a simplified fuzzy PERT network framework is proposed to model a Surface Mount Technology (SMT) production line for calculating the fuzzy throughput time of the SMT line under fuzzy processing parameters.