Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title

Production Planning and Control

Volume

8

Issue

1

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

First Page

14

Last Page

24

Publication Date

1997

Abstract

Past research has shown that it is possible to simultaneously achieve the setup efficiencies of traditional cellular manufacturing systems and the routeing flexibility of a job shop by viewing cells not as permanent, physical structures, but as temporary, 'virtual' entities. This research demonstrates that the advantages of virtual manufacturing cells can be obtained over a range of part family configurations. In particular, virtual cellular manufacturing is robust to changes in the number and size of families being processed. Further, the research shows that the benefits can be obtained under setup conditions impartial to a family-oriented part environment.

Comments

This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Production Planning & Control The Management of Operations in 1997, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/095372897235514 .

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