Cellular Manufacturing Systems: Organization, Trends And Innovative Methods

Abstract

Interchangeability is the distinguishing feature of modern manufacturing. A huge production capacity to satisfy the people is reached thanks to that concept. Yet that prospect brought up a dilemma too. Efficient but inflexible flow lines for very limited product types on one side and unproductive flexible batch production for numerous diverse parts on the other side. The remedy is thought of as Cellular Manufacturing (CM). That seemed a brilliant idea but the proliferation of CM has never reached to the expected levels. This paper discusses the probable causes of this discontent by referring both academic and practical issues and tries to give some clues to improve the achievements of further CM applications by emphasizing of the contemporary tools like computer techniques, especially emerging approaches of artificial intelligence as well as organizational and social issues.

Solving a Cubic Cell Formation Problem with Quality Index Using a Hybrid Meta-Heuristic Approach

“…The success of the system depends on the representation of the assumptions of real-life problems. Since the human and organizational factors are directly related to the success of the system, it is very important to identify and eliminate possible obstacles to the successful implementation of the CMS [22]. Although parts and machines have been taken into account in cell formation in most of the studies conducted, it has recently emerged that it is important to consider the human factor in these studies.…”