Published Online:August 2025
Product Name:The IUP Journal of Mechanical Engineering
Product Type:Article
Product Code:IJME030825
DOI:10.71329/IUPJMECH/2025.18.3.63-89
Author Name:Kamal Deep
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Subject/Domain:Engineering
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Pages:63-89
Traditional methodologies for solving cell formation problems typically consider a single-period cell configuration, often overlooking the introduction of new part mixes and the dynamic nature of part production over a planning horizon. The paper provides an in-depth review of cellular manufacturing systems (CMS) configuration methods based on key production criteria dealing with constraints such as part mix variability in periodic production, cell size, number of cells, and setup time. The review presents comparative analyses of production attributes considered in cell formation problems, identifies existing limitations in current approaches, and suggests directions for future research.
Cellular manufacturing systems (CMS) are primarily based on principles of group technology (GT), emphasizing standardized processing practices and the classification of part types into families.