Journal article
The part families problem in flexible manufacturing systems
Annals of operations research, Vol.3(6), pp.277-300
06/1985
DOI: 10.1007/BF02023710
Abstract
Parts grouping into families can be performed in flexible manufacturing systems (FMSs) to simplify two classes of problems: long horizon planning and short horizon planning. In this paper the emphasis is on the part families problem applicable to the short horizon planning. Traditionally, parts grouping was based on classification and coding systems, some of which are reviewed in this paper. To overcome the drawbacks of the classical approach to parts grouping, two new methodologies are developed. The methodologies presented are very easy to implement because they take advantage of the information already stored in the CAD system. One of the basic elements of this system is the algorithm for solving the part families problem. Some of the existing clustering algorithms for solving this problem are discussed. A new clustering algorithm has been developed. The computational complexity and some of the computational results of solving the part families problem are also discussed.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- The part families problem in flexible manufacturing systems
- Creators
- A Kusiak
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Annals of operations research, Vol.3(6), pp.277-300
- DOI
- 10.1007/BF02023710
- ISSN
- 0254-5330
- eISSN
- 1572-9338
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 06/1985
- Academic Unit
- Nursing; Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Record Identifier
- 9984064570502771
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