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| Author: | Suresh, N. Meredith, J. |
| Title: | Coping with the loss of pooling synergy in cellular manufacturing systems |
| Journal: | Management Science
1994 : APR, VOL. 40:4, p. 466-483 |
| Index terms: | SCHEDULING GROUP TECHNOLOGY SIMULATION |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | The conversion of a functional layout into a cellular manufacturing system involves the partitioning of several multiserver work centers. The loss of pooling synergy in this process can be significant, and this paper investigates the impact of several measures to overcome the adverse effects on flow time, work-in-process inventory and machine utilization. These can be alleviated to a certain extent through reductions in setup times and lot sizes that has been traditionally emphasized in group technology, but a more concerned effort is required. |
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