Abstract
Storage spaces are vital resources that must be allocated strategically in the design of cellular manufacturing systems. In this paper, a new storage space allocation approach was developed. A linear programming model was used to allocate available storage spaces among manufacturing cells, and an algorithm was used later to adjust the allocation levels based on the storage space availability. A simulation analysis aimed at determining the long-term effects of the space allocation on system performance was also performed. A sample problem was used to illustrate the allocation process. The results indicate that the developed model and the adjustment provided by the algorithm decrease the number of unsuccessful load transfer attempts by the intercell handling system.
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