A LEXICOGRAPHICAL METHOD FOR A PRODUCTION PLANNING PROBLEM IN AN ENGINEERING INDUSTRY: A CASE STUDY

• Main Authors: Sivasundari, M., Rao, K. S., Raju. R.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Stellenbosch University 2019-05-01
• Series: South African Journal of Industrial Engineering
• Subjects: auto electrical products; cellular manufacturing; lexicographic method; multiple objectives; production planning
• Online Access: http://sajie.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/2044

This paper deals mainly with the existing practices of production planning in a single-piece flow-based cellular manufacturing process making auto-electrical parts. Based on historical data from a case study industry, we identified multiple significant and relevant production planning objectives. This paper discusses a lexicographical method to solve the multi-objective programming model for workforce distribution to optimise production planning. This approach offers an opportunity to develop a better understanding of workforce distribution and the importance of the multiproduction channel, with insights into further production planning.