Optimizing milk-run system and IT-based Kanban with artificial intelligence: an empirical study on multi-lines assembly shop floor

ABSTRACTIn this research, a dynamic optimization of milk-run system (MRS) managed with an IT-based Kanban (ITK) is performed. The main tasks are to i) explore how artificial intelligence may allow MRS to choose the most efficient path and ii) measure the impact on the main production parameters. The...

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Main Authors: Menanno Marialuisa, Savino Matteo M., Shafiq Muhammad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:Production and Manufacturing Research: An Open Access Journal
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21693277.2023.2179123
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author Menanno Marialuisa
Savino Matteo M.
Shafiq Muhammad
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description ABSTRACTIn this research, a dynamic optimization of milk-run system (MRS) managed with an IT-based Kanban (ITK) is performed. The main tasks are to i) explore how artificial intelligence may allow MRS to choose the most efficient path and ii) measure the impact on the main production parameters. The study explores the Kanban signals activating an ant colony optimization algorithm that finds the best path from supermarket to the lines. Then, genetic algorithm solves an objective function to find the optimal delivery times according to the paths found. The optimal path is dynamically found for each MRS supply cycle. Within the empirical results, significant improvements for production parameters and overall system performance have been appraised. The lead time and material handling time show a strong decrease to 39% and 48%, respectively, while work in process decreases of 22% for all assembly lines. Workstation starvation decreased by 43% and machine saturation increased by 37%.
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spelling doaj.art-05f704c7ec444cf3a9694a99c4e2792c2024-02-28T19:28:41ZengTaylor & Francis GroupProduction and Manufacturing Research: An Open Access Journal2169-32772023-12-0111110.1080/21693277.2023.2179123Optimizing milk-run system and IT-based Kanban with artificial intelligence: an empirical study on multi-lines assembly shop floorMenanno Marialuisa0Savino Matteo M.1Shafiq Muhammad2Department of Engineering, University of Sannio, Benevento, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, University of Sannio, Benevento, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, University of the Punjab – Supply Chain and Project Management Centre, Lahore, PakistanABSTRACTIn this research, a dynamic optimization of milk-run system (MRS) managed with an IT-based Kanban (ITK) is performed. The main tasks are to i) explore how artificial intelligence may allow MRS to choose the most efficient path and ii) measure the impact on the main production parameters. The study explores the Kanban signals activating an ant colony optimization algorithm that finds the best path from supermarket to the lines. Then, genetic algorithm solves an objective function to find the optimal delivery times according to the paths found. The optimal path is dynamically found for each MRS supply cycle. Within the empirical results, significant improvements for production parameters and overall system performance have been appraised. The lead time and material handling time show a strong decrease to 39% and 48%, respectively, while work in process decreases of 22% for all assembly lines. Workstation starvation decreased by 43% and machine saturation increased by 37%.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21693277.2023.2179123Milk-run system (MRS)IT-based Kanban (ITK)artificial intelligencemulti-lines assembly shop floor
spellingShingle Menanno Marialuisa
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Optimizing milk-run system and IT-based Kanban with artificial intelligence: an empirical study on multi-lines assembly shop floor
Production and Manufacturing Research: An Open Access Journal
Milk-run system (MRS)
IT-based Kanban (ITK)
artificial intelligence
multi-lines assembly shop floor
title Optimizing milk-run system and IT-based Kanban with artificial intelligence: an empirical study on multi-lines assembly shop floor
title_full Optimizing milk-run system and IT-based Kanban with artificial intelligence: an empirical study on multi-lines assembly shop floor
title_fullStr Optimizing milk-run system and IT-based Kanban with artificial intelligence: an empirical study on multi-lines assembly shop floor
title_full_unstemmed Optimizing milk-run system and IT-based Kanban with artificial intelligence: an empirical study on multi-lines assembly shop floor
title_short Optimizing milk-run system and IT-based Kanban with artificial intelligence: an empirical study on multi-lines assembly shop floor
title_sort optimizing milk run system and it based kanban with artificial intelligence an empirical study on multi lines assembly shop floor
topic Milk-run system (MRS)
IT-based Kanban (ITK)
artificial intelligence
multi-lines assembly shop floor
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21693277.2023.2179123
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