Abstract
This paper addresses the problem of assigning operators to teams that work in single-, two-, or
three-day shift systems. The problem was motivated by, and illustrated with a case situation
encountered in Dutch manufacturing industry. The problem addressed forms an extension of
cell formation problems which are currently in the phase of addressing labor-related issues in
cell design. A generalized goal problem formulation is presented to address multiple,
conflicting objectives covering cross-training of workers, ensuring adequate levels of labor
flexibility and minimizing labor-related costs. The proposed solution procedure consists of
two phases. In the first phase, shift systems, in which applicable machines and the sizes of
each shift team are identified. The next phase deals with assignment of operators to various
teams and identification of specific cross-training needs for various workers. This phase
involves the use of interactive goal programming. The methodology is illustrated by details
from the case situation as well as a numerical example.
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | s.n. |
| Number of pages | 41 |
| Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Keywords
- Ploegenstelsel
- Productieplanning
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