Part family formation based on a new similarity coefficient which considers alternative routes during machine failure

A number of research papers have used different types of similarity and dissimilarity coefficients for determining part families. In cellular manufacturing systems, most machines are capable of performing more than one operation, which makes parts rerouting feasible. When a part is rerouted, it affe...

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Published in:Computers & industrial engineering 1998-12, Vol.35 (3), p.479-482
Main Authors: Jeon, Geonwook, Broering, Marc, Leep, Herman R., Parsaei, Hamid R., Wong, Julius P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Alternative Routes
Applied sciences
Computer science
control theory
systems
Control theory. Systems
Exact sciences and technology
Group Technology
Inventory control, production control. Distribution
Machine Failure
Manufacturing cells
Operational research and scientific management
Operational research. Management science
Process control. Computer integrated manufacturing
Routing
Similarity Coefficient
Studies
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Summary:A number of research papers have used different types of similarity and dissimilarity coefficients for determining part families. In cellular manufacturing systems, most machines are capable of performing more than one operation, which makes parts rerouting feasible. When a part is rerouted, it affects the cell performance. Most of the suggested approaches in the literature develop a new similarity coefficient based on mathematical analysis, however, these methods tend to disregard alternative routes during machine failure. The main objective of this paper is to identify part families based on a new similarity coefficient which considers the number of alternative routes available during machine failure. Based on the new similarity coefficient, the part families were identified by using a p-median model.
ISSN:0360-8352
1879-0550
DOI:10.1016/S0360-8352(98)00138-7