Flexible and Reconfigurable Layouts in Complex Manufacturing Systems

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2013

Authors

Azevedo, MM (Author) Other; Crispim, JA (Author) Other; Jorge Pinho de Sousa (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: ADVANCES IN PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: COMPETITIVE MANUFACTURING FOR INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, AMPS 2012, PT I

Pages: 484-493

IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems (APMS)

Rhodes, GREECE, SEP 24-26, 2012

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Authenticus ID: P-009-KJ2

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-40352-1_61

Abstract (EN): This paper studies the Facility Layout Problem (FLP) of a first tier supplier in the automotive industry. This complex manufacturing system involves multiple facilities, complex products, and layout reconfiguration constraints. One of the key requirements of this particular system is the need for high levels of flexibility in the reconfiguration of the layouts. This problem is formulated as a mixed-integer programming (MIP), based on a FLP model with multiple objectives and unequal areas. The model allows for two reconfiguration types: small and large changes. We explore the application of optimization methodologies to produce efficient and flexible layouts.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 10