Presents an alternative framework to resolve the initial problems encountered in implementing a cellular manufacturing (CM) project. There are not a large number of case studies available detailing the same. The main thrust is on identifying some of the problems which arose in implementing a CM...

Much of the research literature in job shop scheduling deals with pure job shop environments. However, currently most processes involve a hybrid of both the job shop and a flow shop with a combination of flexible and conventional machine tools. Presents a study of such a job shop under varying...

Purpose – This paper aims to discuss a simulation study for a multi‐product, two‐echelon inventory replenishment system. The paper compares a one‐warehouse N ‐retailer replenishment system to a two‐warehouse, N ‐retailer system with cost per unit of distribution and delivery...