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Simultaneous route selection and cell formation: a mixed‐integer programming time‐cost model

Bhaba R. Sarker (Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA)
Kun Li (Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA)

Integrated Manufacturing Systems

ISSN: 0957-6061

Article publication date: 1 December 1997

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Abstract

Presents a mixed‐integer programme to simultaneously select part routeings and form machine cells in the presence of alternate process plans so that the total cost of operating and intercell material handling is minimized. Demand for parts, machine capacities, number of cells to be formed, and number of machines in a cell are included in the model. Includes an example to illustrate the solution technique of the problem of practical instance.

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Sarker, B.R. and Li, K. (1997), "Simultaneous route selection and cell formation: a mixed‐integer programming time‐cost model", Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 8 No. 6, pp. 374-377. https://doi.org/10.1108/09576069710367752

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