Some insight into Yasuda et al 's. “a grouping genetic algorithm for the multi-objective cell formation problem”

Abstract

Yasuda et al. (2005, International Journal of Production Research, 43, 829–853) proposed an efficient method for solving the multi-objective cell formation problem. The objectives of their model are to minimize both the cell load variation and intercell flows. In this technical note, we point out and correct an error in their model. The efficacy of their grouping genetic algorithm is not influenced by the modified model.

Keywords:

• cellular manufacture
• cell formation
• group technology
• genetic algorithm