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This paper proposes a generic technique for the evaluation and comparison of the capability of manufacturing systems as a decision-making aid. It provides a methodical approach for extracting key capability factors (CF) and their degree of fulfilment by the institutes. The capability factors and their priorities are determined by experts in the related industry. By adopting this approach, a “capability index” for each institute will be derived. This will be the basis for capability comparison. The proposed method applies fuzzy relations and analytic hierarchy process (AHP) techniques to calculate capability indices. The case study discussed in this paper is the result of a project commissioned by a prominent UK based company (UBC) to consolidate its EU operations. The results illustrate the effectiveness and flexibility of the proposed methodology for a wide range of applications.
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Mousavi, A., Bahmanyar, M.R., Sarhadi, M. et al. A technique for advanced manufacturing systems capability evaluation and comparison (ACEC). Int J Adv Manuf Technol 31, 1044–1048 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-005-0268-6
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