Nithiphong  Vikitset, Athapol  Ruangkanjanases, 
    Closed-Form Optimal Batch Size Equation to Minimize
Process Lead Time for Single Machine,
    Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
    Volume 11,Issue 12,
    2016,
    Pages 2800-2803,
    ISSN 1816-949x,
    jeasci.2016.2800.2803,
    (https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=jeasci.2016.2800.2803)
    Abstract: Batch sizing strategy in the manufacturing system has significant impacts on the production
performance. Most researchers used some complicated techniques such as simulation, queuing theory,
optimization model or complex system equations to find the optimal batch size. Applying those techniques to
assess the effects of the change in the production factors such as demands and capacity on the process
performance requires some customizations and is difficult. In this study, we proposed closed-form optimal batch
size equations that can be easily used to assess the impact of changes in production volume. The number of
batches from the optimal batch size equation may not be integer but they provide the lower bound on the
process lead time.
    Keywords: Closed-form;optimal batch size;minimize lead time;single machine;Thailand