An approach to the design of a manufacturing cell under economic considerations

A method is proposed for the system design of a manufacturing cell aiming for its profit maximization over a certain period of time. The proposed method makes use of simulation, design of experiments, regression analysis, Taguchi methods, and a profit model to generate several feasible and potential...

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Published in:International journal of production economics 2002-08, Vol.78 (3), p.223-237
Main Authors: Cabrera-Rios, Mauricio, Mount-Campbell, Clark A., Irani, Shahrukh A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cellular manufacturing
Design of experiments
Manufacturing
Manufacturing cells
Metamodeling
Profit models
Profits
Studies
Taguchi methods
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Summary:A method is proposed for the system design of a manufacturing cell aiming for its profit maximization over a certain period of time. The proposed method makes use of simulation, design of experiments, regression analysis, Taguchi methods, and a profit model to generate several feasible and potentially profitable designs. A decision-maker may then choose the best alternative based on the profit value, robustness, and other practical considerations. The application of the method is illustrated with a case study where a partial design of a manufacturing cell is accomplished in a manufacturing company.
ISSN:0925-5273
1873-7579
DOI:10.1016/S0925-5273(02)00102-0