Infinite Buffer Open Lines
Whenever a job is completed at a station, it is "pushed" to the
buffer of the downstream station.
Since buffers are assumed infinite, stations are never blocked (although
they can be starved).
Systems with small parts (e.g., electronic component) may look like infinite
buffer lines, since space restrictions seldom become binding.
Systems with large parts (e.g., automobiles, rail cars) seldom look like
infinite buffer lines because of space restrictions.
Example: An example that behaves like a open line.
Principles:
The underlying science and principles behind theses lines.
Diagnostic:
Enter data for systems and see how it performs.
Improvement Strategies:
Explore options and handles existing for improving an existing line.
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