Finding part-machine families using graph partitioning techniques

A technique for finding economical part-machine families in cellular manufacturing environments is described. The technique is based on trying to optimize, in an economic sense, machine replication and part sub-contracting strategies. An important feature of this work is that it allows management an...

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Published in:International journal of production research 1996-07, Vol.34 (7), p.1821-1839
Main Author: HADLEY, S.W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Computer science
control theory
systems
Control theory. Systems
Exact sciences and technology
Process control. Computer integrated manufacturing
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Summary:A technique for finding economical part-machine families in cellular manufacturing environments is described. The technique is based on trying to optimize, in an economic sense, machine replication and part sub-contracting strategies. An important feature of this work is that it allows management and facility designers to place limits on the sizes of the part-machine families. The most recent developments in graph approximations are exploited. Computational results on a number of benchmark problems from the group technology literature are presented. These results indicate the promise of the proposed technique.
ISSN:0020-7543
1366-588X
DOI:10.1080/00207549608904999