Numerous studies have demonstrated that firms consider multiple criteria when selecting key suppliers. In this study, we present, based on econometric choice modeling framework, how manufacturing managers/executives tradeoff between cost, delivery, flexibility, and service features in the supplier selection process, given acceptable quality. Empirical data for this study was collected from manu...

Quality monitoring of manufacturing processes is a field where data analytics can thrive. The attributes the data, denoted with famous ‘7V’, be used to potentially measure different aspects fact that may referred to, in some cases, as big data. current work step towards such perspective, despite method, application and are coupled way. As matter fact, herein, framework presented through which h...

this paper demonstrates a preliminary investigation of geometry, function and its relation to dfx principles, namely dfm (design for manufacturing). this is the starting point for research on the development of an expert system that assesses design goals along dfx principles in a feature-based cad environment. there is a need for a deeper level of understanding of the relationship between geome...

In this paper, we develop a new mathematical model that integrates layout configuration and production planning in the design of dynamic distributed layouts. The model incorporates a number of important manufacturing attributes such as demand fluctuation, system reconfiguration, lot splitting, work load balancing, alternative routings, machine capability and tooling requirements. In addition, t...

This paper describes a prototype of a discrete event simulator Y4 (Yield Forecaster) capable of simulating defect related yield loss as a function of time, for a multi-product IC manufacturing line. The methodology of estimating yield and cost is based on mimicking the operation and characteristics of a manufacturing line in the time domain. The paper presents a set of models that take into acc...

This paper aims to develop a combination of Taguchi and fuzzy TOPSIS methods to solve multi-response parameter optimization problems in green manufacturing. Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), a commonly used non-traditional manufacturing process was considered in this study. A decision making model for the selection of process parameters in order to achieve green EDM was developed. An experi...

By examining sheet metal parts it is rather evident that each sheet metal shape has its own manufacturing procedure. There are several manufacturing devices behind each procedure. This means that each shape can be divided into manufacturing features, which consist of shapes of sheet metal and their manufacturing methods. When creating rules and structures for manufacturing features, it is possi...

The characteristic texture of turrón, torrone and nougat was examined. They are typical European confections prepared from almonds, honey, sugars and/or chocolate. Three different instrumental tests: puncture, cutting, and Texture Profile Analysis (TPA), were used in this study and samples prepared from three countries (Spain, Italy, and France), and by six manufacturing companies (two companie...

The characteristic texture of turrón, torrone and nougat was examined. They are typical European confections prepared from almonds, honey, sugars and/or chocolate. Three different instrumental tests: puncture, cutting, and Texture Profile Analysis (TPA), were used in this study and samples prepared from three countries (Spain, Italy, and France), and by six manufactur...

This paper describes one realization of the attribute inheritance mechanism in specific CAD/CAM software package supporting the design and manufacturing of the facade carpentry. The facade carpentry is made out of a number of profiles and items together with the corresponding parts needed to join and assemble them known as profile system. Each entity in profile system can be described using the...