Modified p -median approach for efficient GT cell formation

摘要: The objective of this paper is to propose the modified formulations over classical p-median model for efficiently solving cell formation (CF) problem with which production managers are faced in implementing group technology (GT) manufacturing. In spite its merits as robust solution approach GT formation, limited small-size CF problems since it requires many binary variables. Necessity variables makes difficult designer use even medium-sized problems, let alone large-size though large-memory main frame computer and highly expensive commercial software used. To resolve sort we two applicable largest among ones found literature. Their virtues follows. First, encourage speedy implementation models. Secondly, proposed that applied moderately 30 or more machines can run effectively on personal education-purpose softwares such HYPER LINDO available at a low cost compared software. Computational results from applying 50 show using provides very promising implications model.