Integrated Workforce Allocation and Scheduling in a Reconfigurable Manufacturing System Considering Cloud Manufacturing

Purpose Uncertainties in manufacturing and changing customer demands force manufacturing industries to adopt new strategies, such as the reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS). To improve the implementation and performance of RMS, it is necessary to review the available literature and identify future trends in this field. This paper aims to analyze existing literature and to see trends in RMS-related research. Design/methodology/approach The systematic literature review and analysis of RMS-related research papers from 1999 to 2020 is carried out in this literature. The selected studies are analyzed based on the year of publication, journals, publishers, active authors, research design, countries, enablers, barriers, performance evaluation parameters and universities. Findings After the analysis of selected RMS-related research papers, the top countries, universities, journals, publishers and authors are identified in this domain. Research themes and trends in research are identified in this study. Besides, it has been noted that there is a need for further research in this domain and for the creation of a generalized framework that can guide researchers and practitioners to increase RMS adoption. Practical implications Research insights, guidance and observations from this paper are provided to RMS-related researchers and practitioners. Important research gaps are identified in this study, which can provide direction for future research and trends in RMS research. Originality/value The study presented focuses mainly on the method of collecting, organizing, capturing, interpreting and analyzing data to provide more insight into RMS to identify future trends in research.

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Key Technology and Architecture of Reconfigurable Manufacturing System

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.556-562.6034 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 556-562 ◽

pp. 6034-6037

Author(s):

Dong Man Yu ◽

Zhi Hua Gao ◽

Xiao Jing Li ◽

Di Wang

Keyword(s):

Manufacturing Systems ◽

Manufacturing System ◽

Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems ◽

Reconfigurable Manufacturing ◽

Sustainable Change ◽

Reconfigurable Manufacturing System ◽

Key Technology ◽

Common Space ◽

Design And Manufacture

Reconfigurable manufacturing system is essential for sustainable change, rapid response ability important characteristics, research, development and application of manufacturing system. The main architecture and major characteristics of reconfigurable manufacturing systems is explored. Normally, the quality of RMS can be evaluated by several factors. Firstly, the gross cost of production and reconstruction should be less. Secondly, The time of design and manufacture (ascent time) should be shorter. Thirdly, the utilization ratio of existed resource should reach to the utmost. Finally, the cargo stream planning in common space should keep in optimal condition. At last, The author give an example to shown the RMS, the hydraulic integrated package for a gearshift device in automobile, are mentioned to compare and analyze.

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