The MIMD Model

The MIMD Model (Multiple Instructions, Multiple Data) rounds out our assembly line analogy. This model is equivalent to a modern day assembly plant and is the fastest and most efficient model. In this example, our plant is required to build 100 cars. Here, multiple assembly lines are given instructions (multiple instructions) to build automobiles all contributing to the goal of building 100 cars. Each assembly line is assigned a number of cars to assemble (multiple data) and works independently of every other line. The speed with which one line is able to complete a car does not affect the speed of the other lines. Instructions for what each line will do comes from management who oversees and coordinates the work.