ABL: average buffer level
B: buffer
COMSOAL: Computer Method of Sequencing Operations for Assembly Lines
CONWIP: constant work in process
CV: coefficient of variation
DI: degree of imbalance
DBR: drum-buffer-rope principle
IT: idle time
JIT: just in time
MT: mean time
TOC: theory of constraints
TPS: Toyota Production System
TR: throughput
WIP: work in process
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