Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management: Volume 15 Issue 6

Comprehensive machine cell/part family formation using genetic algorithms

Saeed Zolfaghari, Ming Liang

The solution quality of a comprehensive machine/part grouping problem, where the processing times, lot sizes and machine capacities are considered, may not be properly evaluated…

An application of design of experiments for optimization of plastic injection molding processes

Shad Dowlatshahi

Making improvements in products or in processes can be one of the most challenging tasks confronting an organization. This paper uses design of experiment (DOE) to identify causes…

An empirical study of facility layout using a modified SLP procedure

Te‐King Chien

Although many new technologies have been developed in facilities design, the systematic layout planning (SLP) procedure is the most widely used among enterprises and the academic…

Manufacturing flexibility and variability: an overview

Sami Kara, Berman Kayis

Flexibility has become one of the most useful and necessary weapons in many of today's competitive markets. For companies in situations considering investments in flexibility, it…

How successfully does JIT handle machine breakdowns in an automated manufacturing system?

Mustafa Özbayrak, Gultekin Cagil, Cemalettin Kubat

Scheduling a manufacturing system can be one of the most complex tasks in managing an operation. Planning and control systems such as just in time (JIT) can aid scheduling…

A production, distribution and investment model for a multinational company

Zubair M. Mohamed, Mohamed A. Youssef

Considerable research literature exists on production planning, distribution, and investment models. In most cases they have been treated independently in an environment of low…

A literature review of manufacturing performance measures and measurement in an organizational context: a framework and direction for future research

Carlos F. Gomes, Mahmoud M. Yasin, João V. Lisboa

Competitive pressures in the global manufacturing environment are forcing manufacturing organizations to re‐engineer in order to become more competitive in the marketplace. Toward…