Models for the evaluation of routing and machine flexibility

We present models by which flexibility for a manufacturing system can be assessed. Two of the most fundamental types of flexibility, routing and machine flexibility, are examined. These models enable a manager to compare different system designs. Furthermore, our measures provide a manager with a to...

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Published in:European journal of operational research 1992-07, Vol.60 (2), p.156-165
Main Authors: Chandra, Pankaj, Tombak, Mihkel M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
design
Factors
Flexibility
Flexible manufacturing systems
machine flexibility
Mathematical models
Measurement
Operations research
Routing
Routing flexibility
Studies
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Summary:We present models by which flexibility for a manufacturing system can be assessed. Two of the most fundamental types of flexibility, routing and machine flexibility, are examined. These models enable a manager to compare different system designs. Furthermore, our measures provide a manager with a tool to evaluate the ongoing operations of a system over time and over different conditions. These models reflect the view that the flexibility of a system is a function of the technology as well as of how well the system is managed. The efficacy of our methods is demonstrated through numerical examples.
ISSN:0377-2217
1872-6860
DOI:10.1016/0377-2217(92)90090-V