Simulation optimization of operator allocation problem with learning effects and server breakdown under uncertainty

This paper investigates the operator allocation problem with learning effects and server breakdown in cellular manufacturing systems (CMSs) using fuzzy computer simulation and response surface methodology (RSM). The primary contribution of this study is incorporating combined server breakdowns and l...

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Main Authors: Delaram Heydarian, Fariborz Jolai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:Production and Manufacturing Research: An Open Access Journal
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21693277.2018.1531080
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description This paper investigates the operator allocation problem with learning effects and server breakdown in cellular manufacturing systems (CMSs) using fuzzy computer simulation and response surface methodology (RSM). The primary contribution of this study is incorporating combined server breakdowns and learning effects in CMS under uncertainty. Machine breakdowns of all the machines as well as the probability related to each entity should be delivered in good order are considered. Also, previous studies did not consider fuzzy simulation and RSM to deal with environmental and data uncertainty in operator allocation problems. The superiority of the presented model, in comparison with the traditional one, is shown according to the number of required iterations. The proposed simulation model is run in uncertain state to obtain the total processing time. RSM algorithm identifies a fitted function in terms of the value of allocated capital to each server and total processing time. This is a practical approach for decision-makers of all Cellular Manufacturing Systems.
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spelling doaj.art-a6a880e6a9dc4250963cd60ed97a5c742022-12-22T01:42:50ZengTaylor & Francis GroupProduction and Manufacturing Research: An Open Access Journal2169-32772018-01-016139641510.1080/21693277.2018.15310801531080Simulation optimization of operator allocation problem with learning effects and server breakdown under uncertaintyDelaram Heydarian0Fariborz Jolai1College of Engineering, University of TehranCollege of Engineering, University of TehranThis paper investigates the operator allocation problem with learning effects and server breakdown in cellular manufacturing systems (CMSs) using fuzzy computer simulation and response surface methodology (RSM). The primary contribution of this study is incorporating combined server breakdowns and learning effects in CMS under uncertainty. Machine breakdowns of all the machines as well as the probability related to each entity should be delivered in good order are considered. Also, previous studies did not consider fuzzy simulation and RSM to deal with environmental and data uncertainty in operator allocation problems. The superiority of the presented model, in comparison with the traditional one, is shown according to the number of required iterations. The proposed simulation model is run in uncertain state to obtain the total processing time. RSM algorithm identifies a fitted function in terms of the value of allocated capital to each server and total processing time. This is a practical approach for decision-makers of all Cellular Manufacturing Systems.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21693277.2018.1531080Operator allocationCellular Manufacturing System (CMS)learning effectserver breakdownFuzzy SimulationResponse Surface Methodology (RSM)
spellingShingle Delaram Heydarian
Fariborz Jolai
Simulation optimization of operator allocation problem with learning effects and server breakdown under uncertainty
Production and Manufacturing Research: An Open Access Journal
Operator allocation
Cellular Manufacturing System (CMS)
learning effect
server breakdown
Fuzzy Simulation
Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
title Simulation optimization of operator allocation problem with learning effects and server breakdown under uncertainty
title_full Simulation optimization of operator allocation problem with learning effects and server breakdown under uncertainty
title_fullStr Simulation optimization of operator allocation problem with learning effects and server breakdown under uncertainty
title_full_unstemmed Simulation optimization of operator allocation problem with learning effects and server breakdown under uncertainty
title_short Simulation optimization of operator allocation problem with learning effects and server breakdown under uncertainty
title_sort simulation optimization of operator allocation problem with learning effects and server breakdown under uncertainty
topic Operator allocation
Cellular Manufacturing System (CMS)
learning effect
server breakdown
Fuzzy Simulation
Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21693277.2018.1531080
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