A Comparison of Cross Training Policies in Different Job Shops

• Main Author: YANG, Kum Khiong
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2007
• Subjects: Cross-training; Job shops; Computer simulation; Human Resources Management; Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Online Access: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/lkcsb_research/2704; https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/lkcsb_research/article/3703/viewcontent/ComparisonCrossTraining_2007_afv.pdf
• Institution: Singapore Management University

This research compares a set of cross-training policies represented by different numbers of cross-trained workers, additional skills per cross-trained worker, and additional machines. The policies are evaluated in job shops, represented by different efficiency losses, labour utilization, variability...