Handbook of Cellular Manufacturing Systems

A hands-on guide to implementing multi-cell manufacturing systems on a large scale. Cellular manufacturing (CM) is the grouping of similar products for manufacture in discrete multi-machine cells. It has been proven to yield faster production cycles, lower in-process inventory levels, and enhanced product quality. Pioneered on a large scale by Russian, British, and German manufacturers, interest in CM methods has grown steadily over the past decade. However, there continues to be a dearth of practical guides for industrial engineers and production managers interested in implementing CM techniques in their plants. Bringing together contributions by an international team of CM experts, the Handbook of Cellular Manufacturing Systems bridges this gap in the engineering literature. With the help of numerous in-depth case studies drawn from a wide range of industries, the Handbook covers: * History and basic principles of cellular manufacturing. * Methods for cell formation, layout, and scheduling of large manufacturing systems. * Setup time reduction techniques. * Quality control in CM. * Benchmarking and performance evaluation of cells. * Financial costs and benefits of CM versus traditional approaches. * Human resources and team development issues in CM. * Computer-aided methods and tools for planning, designing, implementing, and managing cells in manufacturing plants. The Handbook of Cellular Manufacturing Systems is an indispensable resource for industrial engineers and production managers interested in implementing this exciting new alternative to conventional manufacturing system configurations.Content: Chapter 1 Investigation of Cellular Manufacturing Practices (pages 25–34): Ronald G. Askin and Steve EstradaChapter 2 Machine–Component Matrix Clustering Methods for Cell Formation (pages 35–68): T. T. Narendran and G. SrinivasanChapter 3 Cell Formation Using Production Flow Analysis (pages 69–109): Roland De Guio and Marc BarthChapter 4 Layout Design for Cellular Manufacturing (pages 111–140): Massoud Bazargan?LariChapter 5 Scheduling Cellular Manufacturing Systems (pages 141–154): Robert A. Ruben and Farzad MahmoodiChapter 6 Setup Time Reduction to Enhance Cell Performance and Flexibility (pages 155–178): Jerry W. ClaunchChapter 7 Framework for Cellular Manufacturing Evaluation Process Using Analytical and Simulation Techniques (pages 179–194): Farzad Mahmoodi, Charles T. Mosier and Anthony T. BurroughsChapter 8 Operating Manufacturing Cells with Labor Constraints (pages 195–223): Anand Iyer and Ronald G. AskinChapter 9 Benchmarking Measures for Performance Analysis of Cells (pages 225–247): Barrie G. DaleChapter 10 Flexibility Considerations in Cell Design (pages 249–274): Asoo J. Vakharia, Ronald G. Askin and Hassan M. SelimChapter 11 Quality Control in Cellular Manufacturing (pages 275–317): Tapas K. Das and W. A. MillerChapter 12 Organizational and Human Issues in Cellular Manufacturing (pages 319–388): Al MillerChapter 13 Economic Justification of Cellular Manufacturing (pages 389–411): Peter L. PrimroseChapter 14 Project Management and Implementation of Cellular Manufacturing (pages 413–452): Bopaya Bidanda, Rona Colosimo Warner, Paul J. Warner and Richard E. BilloChapter 15 Design and Implementation of Lean Manufacturing Systems and Cells (pages 453–496): J. T. BlackChapter 16 Industrial Implementation of Production Flow Analysis (pages 497–526): Marc Barth and Roland De GuioChapter 17 Dishwashing Machine Assembly: A Case Study (pages 527–553): Quarterman LeeChapter 18 Cell Formation in a Coil Forging Shop: An Implementation Case (pages 555–587): Marco PeronaChapter 19 Cases in Cellular Manufacturing (pages 589–612): William Wrennall and Frank C. KernsChapter 20 Classroom Tutorial on the Design of a Cellular Manufacturing System (pages 613–659): Lifang Yan and Shahrukh A. IraniChapter 21 Systematic Redesign of a Manufacturing Cell (pages 661–679): Yosef S. Allam and Shahrukh A. IraniChapter 22 Plantwide Conversion to Cellular Manufacturing (pages 681–706): Quarterman LeeChapter 23 Conversion to Cellular Manufacturing at Sheet Metal Products (pages 707–748): Danny J. Johnson