Strategic Implications of Manufacturing Cell Formation Design

Abstract

Cell formation design in cellular manufacturing systems (CMS) has been the focus of recent manufacturing research literature. A great amount of research has been published addressing either technical issues (e.g. part‐machine grouping algorithms) or operational issues (e.g. planning and scheduling in the CMS). Research addressing strategic issues in cell formation design has been minimal. Addresses strategic considerations in cell formation design, specifically, the linkage and relationships between specific cell design issues and the firm′s competitive advantage in the marketplace. It is demonstrated that cell formation design decisions must be addressed in alignment with the firm′s strategic plan and manufacturing competitive priorities.

Citation

Yang, J. and Deane, R.H. (1994), "Strategic Implications of Manufacturing Cell Formation Design", Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 5 No. 4/5, pp. 87-96. https://doi.org/10.1108/09576069410069567