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Dynamic cell formation and the worker assignment problem: a new model

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In this paper a new model is developed to deal with a simultaneous dynamic cell formation and worker assignment problem (SDCWP). Part routing flexibility and machine flexibility and also promotion of workers from one skill level to another are considered. The proposed model is formulated as a single objective nonlinear integer programming which is converted to a linear one. The objective function consists of two separate components. The first part of the objective function is related to machine-based costs such as production cost, intercell material handling cost, machine costs in the planning horizon. The second part is related to human issues and consists of hiring cost, firing cost, training cost and salary. It is the first time that worker assignment and dynamic cell formation are considered simultaneously. To verify the performance of the proposed model, some numerical examples are presented. Computational and sensitivity analysis results imply the significance of SDCWP.

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  1. Department of Industrial Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, 16846113114, Tehran, Iran

    M. B. Aryanezhad & S. M. J. Mirzapour Al-e-hashem

  2. Department of Industrial Engineering, Bu Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran

    V. Deljoo

  3. Unit 6, no. 7, Bahar Azadi Alley, Abolfazl St., Marzdaran Blvd., Tehran, Iran

    S. M. J. Mirzapour Al-e-hashem

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Aryanezhad, M.B., Deljoo, V. & Mirzapour Al-e-hashem, S.M.J. Dynamic cell formation and the worker assignment problem: a new model. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 41, 329–342 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-008-1479-4

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