Title: Implementation framework for cellular manufacturing system using BWM multi-criteria decision making

Authors: Jeyaraju Jayaprakash; E. Madhavan Pillai; Vikrant Sharma; Mukesh Kumar

Addresses: Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Maduravoyal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600095, India ' Loyola ICAM College of Engineering and Technology, Loyola Campus, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600034, India ' SET, Mody University of Science and Technology, Lakshmangarh Distt. Sikar. Rajasthan, 332311, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Assosa University, Ethiopia, East Africa

Abstract: Manufacturing industries are enhancing their production and supply chain in today's competitive market environment using the new manufacturing technology and system. The cellular manufacturing system (CMS) has been proven to be the most suitable technology for batch manufacturing organisations to enhance operational performance. The present study aims to rank the significant factor relevant to CMS implementation. Four dimensions and 17 CM factors validated by industry experts were identified based on a literature review. Then, in evaluating factors, the best worst method (BWM) is proposed. Using sensitivity analysis, the results are validated. The proposed model provides a simple and easy way for companies to deal with CMS effectively. The respondent managers found an essential factor to be employee training. The strength of the current study is that it is one of the first few to be carried out to analyse CM implementation factors.

Keywords: cellular manufacturing system; CMS; best worst method; BWM; critical factor.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPMB.2023.132215

International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking, 2023 Vol.14 No.4, pp.508 - 529

Received: 26 Oct 2021
Accepted: 05 Feb 2022
Published online: 13 Jul 2023 *

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