Title :
Expert support system for designing cellular manufacturing
Author :
Chow, Wing S. ; Kawaleshka, O.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Finance & Decision Sci., Hong Kong Baptist Coll., Hong Kong
Abstract :
A novel algorithm methodology is proposed for cellular manufacturing (CM). This model involves a four-step heuristic algorithm for overcoming the so-called improper machine assignment problem that is commonly encountered in CM. The development of an expert support system for the design of CM is outlined. The proposed expert support system has the flexibility for users to consider CM problems by including a series of practical constraints, such as maximum capacity for machine cells and part families, technological constraints for machines that must (or must not) be grouped together; and the total number of desired machine cells in a final CM solution. An example of the application of the proposed expert support system is presented
Keywords :
expert systems; heuristic programming; management information systems; manufacturing industries; application; cellular manufacturing; design; expert support system; heuristic algorithm; machine assignment; machine cells; management information systems; part families; Algorithm design and analysis; Cellular manufacturing; Electronic switching systems; Heuristic algorithms; Humans;
Conference_Titel :
Technology Management : the New International Language
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0161-7
DOI :
10.1109/PICMET.1991.183687
