Cellular manufacturing is an application of Group Technology in which machines or processes have been aggregated into cells, each of which is dedicated to production of a part or product family or limited group of families. Parts with similar processing requirements are identified; these are then placed into logical groups called part families and the equipment requirements for each part family are subsequently determined. A part family is a collection of parts which are similar either because of geometric shape and size or similar processing steps required in their manufacture. A manufacturing cell consists of several functionally dissimilar machines which are placed in close proximity to one another and dedicated to the manufacture of a
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Therefore, each part type is ideally produced in a single cell. Thus, material flow is simplified and scheduling task is made much easier. CM is a hybrid system (incorporates the flexibility of job shops and the high production rate of flow lines) in which machines are located in close proximity to one another (machine cell) and dedicated to a part family. This, cellular manufacturing is limited to two dimensions being part and machine.
The use of general-purpose machines and equipment in CM allows machines to be changed in order to handle new product designs and product demand with little efforts in terms of cost and time. So it provides great flexibility in producing a variety of products. In conclusion, CM is a manufacturing system that can produce medium volume/ medium variety part types more economically than other types of manufacturing systems. In the last several decades, CM has become increasing popular among manufacturers.
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• Due dates fulfillment.
• End planning date fulfillment.
• Machine idle times reduction.
• Cost reduction in manufacturing.
1.2 SCOPE OF WORK
Presently, research pertaining to cell formation problem in CMS is in maturity phase of life cycle and the need of hour is that researchers realign their research objectives to the emerging business reality. CMS design research has not been able to adequately satisfy user requirements. There are many areas in which research in CMS can be done. These include developing solution method lies that guarantees product focused cells and the use of more production information in solving the restructuring problems. Adopting a Focused Factory is a powerful approach for today's manufacturing enterprise as a focused factory can provide many benefits including; reduced inventories and cycle times, improved quality and operational efficiencies, better cash flow, greater
Therefore, each part type is ideally produced in a single cell. Thus, material flow is simplified and scheduling task is made much easier. CM is a hybrid system (incorporates the flexibility of job shops and the high production rate of flow lines) in which machines are located in close proximity to one another (machine cell) and dedicated to a part family. This, cellular manufacturing is limited to two dimensions being part and machine.
The use of general-purpose machines and equipment in CM allows machines to be changed in order to handle new product designs and product demand with little efforts in terms of cost and time. So it provides great flexibility in producing a variety of products. In conclusion, CM is a manufacturing system that can produce medium volume/ medium variety part types more economically than other types of manufacturing systems. In the last several decades, CM has become increasing popular among manufacturers.
Group technology is a theory of management based on …show more content…
• Due dates fulfillment.
• End planning date fulfillment.
• Machine idle times reduction.
• Cost reduction in manufacturing.
1.2 SCOPE OF WORK
Presently, research pertaining to cell formation problem in CMS is in maturity phase of life cycle and the need of hour is that researchers realign their research objectives to the emerging business reality. CMS design research has not been able to adequately satisfy user requirements. There are many areas in which research in CMS can be done. These include developing solution method lies that guarantees product focused cells and the use of more production information in solving the restructuring problems. Adopting a Focused Factory is a powerful approach for today's manufacturing enterprise as a focused factory can provide many benefits including; reduced inventories and cycle times, improved quality and operational efficiencies, better cash flow, greater