Multi-Objective Cellular Manufacturing System under Machines with Different Life-Cycle using Genetic Algorithm

Authors: N. Javadian, J. Rezaeian, Y. Maali

Abstract:

In this paper a multi-objective nonlinear programming model of cellular manufacturing system is presented which minimize the intercell movements and maximize the sum of reliability of cells. We present a genetic approach for finding efficient solutions to the problem of cell formation for products having multiple routings. These methods find the non-dominated solutions and according to decision makers prefer, the best solution will be chosen.

Keywords: Cellular Manufacturing, Genetic Algorithm, Multiobjective, Life-Cycle.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI): doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1330239

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