As globalisation and competition grow rapidly, adopting a flexible manufacturing philosophy
becomes more critical for manufacturers. Cellular Manufacturing System (CMS) is among …

This paper proposes a new integration method for cell formation, group scheduling,
production, and preventive maintenance (PM) planning problems in a dynamic cellular …

Abstract Aggregate Production Planning (APP) is an important manufacturing and supply
chain management topic since it helps enterprises coordinate their production level with …

In the real world, secondary disasters occur frequently after primary disasters, and their
diverse and uncertain nature along with the destruction may make the emergency relief …

In this research, a mixed-integer nonlinear programming model is formulated to design
cellular manufacturing systems (CMSs) in multiple plants in a dynamic condition. The …

Purpose In a cell production system, a number of machines that differ in function are housed
in the same cell. The task of these cells is to complete operations on similar parts that are in …

The fiercely competitive business environment may require the manufacturing layouts to be
modified across the entire planning horizon owing to addition or deletion of new/existing …

Having sustainable and flexible features is crucial for manufacturing companies considering
the increasing competition in the globalized world. This study considers three aspects of …

Demand fluctuations influence the configuration of manufacturing workshops. Integration of
optimal production planning via the replenishment organization, can significantly reduce the …

In this paper, to design a Cellular Manufacturing System (CMS) under a dynamic situation
and make Aggregate Planning (AP) decisions simultaneously, a mixed-integer nonlinear …