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Assessment of a reconfigurable manufacturing system

Emerald, 2019

If you would like to write for this, or any other Emerald publication, then please use our Emerald for Authors service information about how to choose which publication to write for and submission guidelines are available for all. Please visit www.emeraldinsight.com/authors for more information. About Emerald www.emeraldinsight.com Emerald is a global publisher linking research and practice to the benefit of society. The company manages a portfolio of more than 290 journals and over 2,350 books and book series volumes, as well as providing an extensive range of online products and additional customer resources and services. Emerald is both COUNTER 4 and TRANSFER compliant. The organization is a partner of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and also works with Portico and the LOCKSS initiative for digital archive preservation. Abstract Purpose-The purpose of this paper is to develop the methodology which can facilitate the concept of reconfiguration in the manufacturing system. Design/methodology/approach-Design methodology includes the calculation of similarity matrix, formation of part family, and selection of part family. ALC algorithm has been used for part family formation and three criteria have been considered for the selection of part family. These criteria are reconfiguration effort, under-utilization cost, and floor space cost. AHP has been used to calculate the weights of criteria and reference ideal method has been used for the selection of alternatives. Findings-In the manufacturing system, machines should be grouped on the basis of reconfiguration cost. When the time period is less, light machines and Group 1 machines are added and removed. In the case study, the concept of reconfiguration is useful for families (A, B, C, D). Machines can be reused by adding/removing some modules of machines. The concept of reconfiguration becomes more useful when it is implemented with lean manufacturing. Lean manufacturing techniques Jidoka and Poka-yoke are used to increase the diagnosability of the system. Practical implications-Industrial case study has been considered. Social implications-Market competition is increasing rapidly and it increases the demand and variety of products, due to which manufacturing enterprises are forced to adapt a manufacturing system which can adjust its capacity and functionality quickly at low cost. To reconfigure manufacturing system from one product/product family to another product/product family, changes can be done in hardware and/or software components in response to sudden changes in the market or in regulatory requirements. Originality/value-An integrated approach for reconfiguration has been proposed considering the industrial application. It includes weighted Jaccard function, ALCA, AHP, RIM. The methodology for calculation of reconfiguration effort, under-utilization cost, and floor space cost has been presented for industrial case.

Development and future trends in Reconfigurable Manufacturing System

Abstract: In order to globalization of market, today’s manufacturing sector must be highly responsive that rapidly can respond in tune with current markets scenarios. In the mid of 1990, Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems (RMS) were introduced to face with increasing global market surges, unanticipated product changes through reconfiguration at machine level and system level .in this paper we discussed the characteristics and principal of RMS and different types of manufacturing flexibility. Finally, the paper concludes with future gaps for RMS that will help researcher, academians, and other concerned person involved in this area to carry out further research. Keywords: reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS), manufacturing flexibilities, flexible manufacturing system (FMS), dedicated manufacturing system(DMS).

RECONFIGURABLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM -A NEW CLASS OF MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

Polish Academy of Sciences, 2019

Today's manufacturing environment is highly uncertain, and it is continuously changing. It is characterized by shorter life cycles of products and technologies, shorter delivery times, an increased level of customization at the price of a standard product, increased product variety, quality as well as demand variability and intense global competition. Academicians, as well as practitioners, agree that uncertainty will continue to grow in the twenty-first century. To deal with the uncertainties in demand variation and production capacity a manufacturing system is required which can be easily reconfigured when there is a need at low cost. A reconfigurable manufacturing system is such a type of system. In the present work, the concept of the reconfigurable manufacturing system has been discussed and reviewed. It has been compared with dedicated systems and flexible manufacturing systems. Part family formation and barriers of reconfiguration also have been discussed. This work is an attempt to contribute to the conceptual systematization of the reconfigurable manufacturing system and reconfigurability by synthesizing the vast literature available after a systematic review.

Scheduling of Products for Reconfiguration Effort in Reconfigurable Manufacturing System

Reconfigurable manufacturing system is a responsive manufacturing system which can easily adjust its capacity and functionality with least effort and time when demand of the product changes. Reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS) has the exactly capacity and functionality whenever is required. In the present work a methodology has been presented for scheduling of the products on the basis of reconfiguration effort in a multi-product line. For scheduling of products, three criteria have been considered; reconfiguration effort, profit over cost and due date. Integrated approach of Shannon entropy and TOPSIS has been used for scheduling of the products.

Towards a Reference Model for Configuration of Reconfigurable Manufacturing System (RMS)

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, 2020

Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems (RMSs) offer the ability to change organizations to fit changing contexts. Modularity, both physical and logical, is an essential feature of RMS. Not only because it allows a wide variety of use of the system, but also because it allows to determine the other characteristics of RMS. We propose in this article a new way of defining a configuration for RMS, based on modularity. The module-based view includes four aspects: physical, control, performance and simulation, taken at different levels: system, machines or component. The introduction of the virtual view of the module aim to align the proposition with the requirement of industry 4.0 (The RAMI 4.0 architecture). Simulation and performance concern the technical, ecological or even economical aspect of the system. The module-based view of the system allows a decomposition, a description and an accurate analysis of the system, that leads to a better knowledge of the system, its components and allows a better approach to the reconfiguration process: an industrial case study is presented for illustration. A reference data model emerged from module-based view of the system. The purpose of this reference model is to create a configuration database that can be used as input to a reconfiguration decision process

Reconfigurability consideration and scheduling of products in a manufacturing industry

International Journal of Production Research, 2018

Reconfigurable manufacturing system is a new type of manufacturing system which can change its capacity and functionality very easily and quickly whenever required. RMS (reconfigurable manufacturing system) has capacity and functionality exactly what is required. RMS is adjustable to the fluctuating demands and it can be easily upgraded with new process technology. Reconfigurability of a manufacturing system is measured in terms of cost, effort and time. It is the ability of a manufacturing system to be reconfigured quickly with low reconfiguration effort at low cost. In the present work, reconfigurability has been considered in Continental Automotive Components Pvt. Ltd. on the basis of RMS principles. A modified reconfigurable layout has been proposed for an assembly line and scheduling of the products has been done for the criteria reconfiguration effort, profit over cost and due date. Scheduling of the products has been done using the integrated approach of Shannon entropy and RIM (Reference Ideal Method). R program has been written for scheduling. Sensitivity analysis has been conducted for the problem.

Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems: Key to Future Manufacturing

Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 2000

Presented in this article is a review of manufacturing techniques and introduction of recon®gurable manufacturing systems; a new paradigm in manufacturing which is designed for rapid adjustment of production capacity and functionality, in response to new market conditions.

Reconfigurable Manufacturing System: A Review

International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET), 2022

Manufacturing firms/companies in the twenty-first century might be compelled to manage unpredictably high-rate, high-risk market changes energized by overall market competitiveness. To remain competitive in the market, these businesses should put resources into flexible manufacturing solutions and new kinds of manufacturing systems that are both cost-effective and touchy to market changes without forfeiting product and production quality. Re-configurability is a recent fad in designing technology that spotlights cost-effective, fast responses to market changes. Reconfigurable manufacturing systems (RMS) are another manufacturing paradigm that accepts a framework that is more delicate to changing market demands, including components like reconfigurable machines and reconfigurable controllers, as well as approaches for their deliberate plan and fast increase. This paper gives a basic overview of reconfigurable manufacturing systems (RMS) and the objectives that satisfy this approach.

A methodology for the reconfiguration process in manufacturing systems

Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 2014

Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to propose a "Reconfiguration Methodology" in manufacturing systems that they can become more economically sustainable and can operate efficiency and effectively. This methodology will allow customized flexibility and capacity not only in producing a variety of products (parts) and with changing market demands, but also in changing and reengineering the system itself. Design/methodology/approach -Reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS) is a philosophy or strategy which was introduced during the last decade to achieve agility in manufacturing systems. Until now, the RMS philosophy was based changing activities such routing, planning, programming of machines, controlling, scheduling, and physical layout or materials handling system. But the RMS concept can be based on the needed reconfiguration level (NRL), operational status of production systems, and new circumstances (NC). The NRL measure is based on the agility level of the manufacturing systems which is based on technology, people, management, and manufacturing strategies. The components of the manufacturing system design (MSD) consist of production system design, plant layout system, and material handling system. Operational status of production systems includes machine capability (flexibility) and capacity (reliability), production volume or demand, and material handling equipment in addition to the plant layout. The NC are also consisting of new product, developing the existing ones, and changing in demand. Findings -Reconfiguration manufacturing systems from one period to another period is highly desired and is considered as a novel manufacturing philosophy and/or strategy toward creating new sustainable manufacturing systems. A new reconfiguration methodology for the manufacturing systems will be analyzed and proposed. Two Case studies will be introduced. Originality/value -The suggestion of a new methodology of reconfiguration including the NRL (configurability index) and the operational status of manufacturing systems with respect to any circumstance is highly considered. The reconfiguration methodology also provides a framework for sustainability in the manufacturing area which mainly focussed on manufacturing systems design.