Resumen
The model presented in this paper can be applied in production systems composed of unreliable machines subject to deterioration whose production rates can be controlled. Examples include the systems found in important industries including: Automotive, aircraft, machine tools, semiconductor, and electronics manufacturing. Therefore, given the trade-offs related with deterioration and the strong interactions between the important functions of production planning, quality, and maintenance, advanced engineering scheduling methods such as the model presented in this paper are required to keep industries profitable.