| dc.description.abstract | The Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry holds a prominent position
within the electronics supply chain, offering extensive manufacturing solutions to
original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across various sectors. In the face of
increasing demand for advanced electronic products, EMS providers encounter a
multitude of challenges in meeting customer requirements while simultaneously
ensuring profitability. Cost management emerges as a pivotal aspect that
necessitates careful consideration.
To tackle this complex issue, a mathematical model is meticulously developed,
employing the powerful CPLEX software. The primary objective of this model is
to address the scheduling requirements for multiple workflows within parallel Top
Level Assembly (TLA) lines at Jabil Manufacturing Company. In particular, this
thesis proposes a sophisticated multiple workflows scheduling scheme, seeking to
optimize the allocation of resources and job sequences while simultaneously
minimizing costs, all within the constraints of varying deadlines.
Traditionally, TLA lines often face multiple deadline failures, resulting in
inadequate delivery of finished goods to customers. This phenomenon can be
attributed to a range of factors, including the intricacies of material flow,
inadequate workforce allocation for critical tasks, and imbalanced task
assignments. However, with the application of the proposed algorithm, significant
improvements in production performance have been observed. Notably, the
implementation of the algorithm has resulted in reduced costs and a more
streamlined arrangement of job sequences, thereby enhancing overall productivity. | en_US |
