Analysis and design of multi-channel manufacturing systems /
Different designs of manufacturing systems are adopted in industry today. A good manufacturing design should be flexible to compensate for uncertainties such as demand fluctuations and machine breakdowns. A conceptual manufacturing system called Multi-Channel Manufacturing (MCM) may provide increase...
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | Different designs of manufacturing systems are adopted in industry today. A good manufacturing design should be flexible to compensate for uncertainties such as demand fluctuations and machine breakdowns. A conceptual manufacturing system called Multi-Channel Manufacturing (MCM) may provide increased flexibility and efficiency in some circumstances, particularly in environments with considerable uncertainty. MCM is based on the simple observation that an effective manufacturing system provides multiple channels for each manufactured product as it flows through the system. Though it is conceptually expected to outperform traditional manufacturing systems, its usefulness in industry has not yet been studied as MCM research is still in its beginning stages. This research investigates MCM in two areas: classification and robustness. In particular, this research tries to identify the characteristics of MCM and the manufacturing scenarios where MCM could be successfully applied. Through simulation and analytical models, different manufacturing scenarios are analyzed and a suitable manufacturing system design for each scenario is identified. Furthermore, a comprehensive optimization model is proposed in this research that integrates capacity decisions, manufacturing system configurations, and machine relocations to gain insight into MCM robustness. Through MCM classification, the proposed optimization model, and solution approach, a better understanding of MCM is achieved and a strong foundation for future research is provided. |
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| Item Description: | Vita. "Major Subject: Industrial Engineering". |
| Physical Description: | xiii, 176 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. Issued also on microfiche from University Microfilm Inc. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 127-131). |