This paper presents a new model that integrates design and planning to prescribe a cost-effective cellular configuration that is responsive to real world considerations. The model incorporates practical engineering features such as the finite capacity of machines, use of alternative machines, multiple "copies" of a machine type, and limitations on cell size. It integrates design decisions, loca...

In today’s markets, non-uniform, customized products complicate the manufacturing processes significantly. In this paper, we propose a cellular manufacturing system design model to manage product variety by integrating with the technology selection decision. The proposed model determines the product families and machine groups while deciding the technology of each cell individually. Hedging aga...

In this paper, an integrated model for production planning in cellular manufacturing (CM) systems is proposed. The model considers general CM features such as quadratic terms for inter-cell material handling and decisions for manufacturing cell construction. In addition, the solution of the model will provide production planning decisions such as times to start part processing and levels of fin...

In this study, a mathematical programming approach is proposed to design a layered cellular manufacturing system in highly fluctuated demand environment. A mathematical model is developed to create dedicated, shared and remainder cells with the objective of minimizing the number of cells. In contrast with classical cellular manufacturing systems, in layered cellular systems, some cells can serv...

1 Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. 2 Industrial Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman, Iran. 3 Institute of Advanced Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. 4 Department of Industrial Engineering, Islamic Azad University of Kerma...

We propose an integrated algorithm that will solve the part-family and machinecell formation problem by simultaneously considering the within-cell layout problem. To the best of our knowledge, this is the ® rst study that considers the e ciency of both individual cells and the overall system in monetary terms. Each cell should make at least a certain amount of pro® t to attain self-su ciency,...

Today’s product demand and mix changes requiring reconfiguration of cells in each period of a multi-period planning horizon, This paper proposes a mixed-integer non-linear programming model for reconfigurable CMS design to meet changes in product mix & demand in each period of a multi-period planning horizon. The proposed model, to the best of author’s knowledge, is the most comprehensive model...

A multi-phase comprehensive method for the design of hybrid cellular manufacturing (HCM) system is presented in this paper. The initial phase aims at categorizing parts to be produced on the cellular or the functional layout facilities of the system. Second and third phases show a mathematical approach with two inter-related models, where the first is to determine the formation of cells and the...

Information sharing and optimization is a key factor for effective knowledge and work management, which is based on data exchange, communication and technological infrastructures and standardization, being essential in order to remain competitive in the today’s global market scenario. In this context, human functions are also relevant, and in this work we refer to the interaction of both in the...

Cellular manufacturing meets the diversified production and quantity requirements flexibly. However, its efficiency mainly depends on the operators’ working performance. In order to improve its efficiency, an effective assembly-support system should be developed to assist operators during the assembly process. In this chapter, a multi-modal assembly-support system (MASS) was proposed, which aim...