A model for selecting a CIFMS design method

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to address a model for the selection of an appropriate design method of a CIFMS utilizing the ANP within a MIGP model.

Design/methodology/approach

The selection process is multi‐goal and has both integer and non‐integer variables which require the use of a MIGP model for optimization.

Findings

The results show that the selection of an appropriate design method can greatly decrease the deviation factors from any given company's goals.

Originality/value

The implementation of a CIFMS offers companies many benefits, which enable them to produce high quality products with shorter lead‐time. A CIFMS is not a general software program that can be readily applicable to any given manufacturing company, it is a uniquely designed system specifically tailored to a given company guided by a method. Therefore the most crucial process in developing and implementing an efficient CIFMS is selecting a design method which brings forth a MCDM problem with varied degrees of interdependencies among the decision components.

Citation

Hassan, H. and Kikuo, N. (2005), "A model for selecting a CIFMS design method", Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 16 No. 5, pp. 497-515. https://doi.org/10.1108/17410380510600482