Development of computerized decision support system for leanness assessment using multi grade fuzzy approach
Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management
ISSN: 1741-038X
Article publication date: 27 April 2012
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to develop a decision support system (DSS) for multi grade fuzzy leanness assessment (MGFLA) (DSS‐MGFLA).
Design/methodology/approach
The assessment of leanness gains vital importance. Due to the drawbacks associated with conventional approaches, fuzzy methods are gaining importance. In this context, multi‐grade fuzzy method has been used for leanness assessment. Since the computation is time consuming and error‐prone, a computerized DSS known as DSS‐MGFLA has been developed.
Findings
DSS‐MGFLA enables the accurate evaluation of leanness. Besides assessing leanness, DSS also enables the identification of improvement areas. The DSS has been validated in an Indian relays manufacturing organization. Based on the validation, its practical feasibility has been ensured.
Research limitations/implications
DSS‐MGFLA has been validated in a single manufacturing organization for its working feasibility. But the findings could be extended to similar manufacturing organizations.
Originality/value
The idea of developing DSS for leanness assessment is novel, original and unique contribution of authors.
Keywords
Citation
Vinodh, S. and Dinesh Kumar, C. (2012), "Development of computerized decision support system for leanness assessment using multi grade fuzzy approach", Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 23 No. 4, pp. 503-516. https://doi.org/10.1108/17410381211230457
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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