A similarity coefficient-based "reverse" algorithm for establishing machine cells with size limitations
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1993
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Knox, Charles G.
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Montag, Geraldine
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This study came about in response to a desire expressed by a rnidwest machinery manufacturer to achieve a long range goal of a focused factory. The plant currently manufactures two primary product groups, each consisting of approximately 2000 parts. Each primary product group is made up of several smaller sub-groups, which contain as few as 100 parts. The company would like to segregate the manufacturing of the primary product groups as much as possible. Currently, many parts are processed throughout the plant and are often times subjected to lengthy routings. One plant layout drawing was observed that displayed the product routings for just one of the product sub-groups. A complex mass of cobwebs would be the best descriptor of the drawing. Improvement in the flow of parts was clearly going to have to take place over a period of time.
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