A vector space model approach to production planning for a multi-product,multi-cell and multi-stage manufacturing system |
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Authors: | R. M. TENY A. K. KOCHHAR |
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Affiliation: | Postgraduate School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, University of Bradford , Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 1DP, U.K. |
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Abstract: | This paper develops a formal mathematical approach to aggregate production planning for a multi-product, multi-cell and multi-stage manufacturing system. The model, based upon a vector space approach, includes all the important variables relating to the demand for individual items, inventory levels, the availability of machines taking into account any breakdowns, subcontracting of orders and overtime working. The computational procedure for determining the production planning strategies, in terms of overtime/undertime working and increase/decrease in the number of orders subcontracted, are presented. Three numerical examples are presented showing the use of the model developed. This approach makes it possible to develop realistic models of practical manufacturing systems. It is particularly applicable to flexible manufacturing systems. |
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