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International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management
Journal Prestige (SJR): 0.159

Number of Followers: 8

Hybrid journal (It can contain Open Access articles)
ISSN (Print) 1368-2148 - ISSN (Online) 1741-5195
Published by Inderscience Publishers

[451 journals]

Modelling and group decision-making method for virtual enterprise partner
selection with fuzzy completion time and due date
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  Authors: Bin Huang, Yankai Xiao, Yizheng Chen
  Pages: 1 - 12
  Abstract: We have studied the partner selection problem (PSP) in virtual enterprises with different preferences and uncertainties in completion time and due date. As a result, a new model employing fuzzy sets theory has been established to explain fuzzy completion time and fuzzy due date. For the candidate solutions obtained by decision-makers with different preferences, a multi-objective group decision-making (MOGDM) approach has been proposed to select the best partner combination. Finally, a numerical example has been presented to demonstrate the validity of the model and method.
  Keywords: partner selection; virtual enterprise; fuzzy completion time; fuzzy due date
  Citation: International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, Vol. 36, No. 1 (2022) pp. 1 - 12
  PubDate: 2022-03-21T23:20:50-05:00
  DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2022.121612
  Issue No: Vol. 36, No. 1 (2022)
Modelling bead width and bead hardness in submerged arc welding using
dimensional analysis
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  Authors: Abhijit Saha, Subhas Chandra Mondal
  Pages: 13 - 27
  Abstract: The submerged arc welding (SAW) process finds wide industrial application due to its easy applicability, high current density and ability to deposit a large amount of weld metal using more than one wire at the same time. This paper presents the application of two techniques, namely, Rayleigh's dimensional analysis for modelling and grey relational analysis (GRA) for multi-objective optimisation for bead width and bead hardness in SAW based on welding parameters such as, welding current, arc voltage, welding speed and electrode stick out respectively. Based on the experimental result, it was concluded that GRA is suitable for the optimisation of multi-response problem. The best-fitting curves were obtained for experimentally observed values of both bead width and bead hardness on the basis of the Rayleigh's model. The comparison with experimental results will also served as further validation of the model. The proposed methodology can be applied to other manufacturing processes dealing multivariate data.
  Keywords: submerged arc welding; SAW; Rayleigh's theorem; dimensional analysis; grey relational analysis; GRA; bead width; bead hardness
  Citation: International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, Vol. 36, No. 1 (2022) pp. 13 - 27
  PubDate: 2022-03-21T23:20:50-05:00
  DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2022.121578
  Issue No: Vol. 36, No. 1 (2022)
Extrusion-based additive manufacturing systems: current state, parameters
optimisation, materials, research gap, challenges and future potential
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  Authors: Narendra Kumar, Prashant K. Jain
  Pages: 28 - 64
  Abstract: In recent years, additive manufacturing (AM) has seen tremendous growth due to its capability of fabricating parts directly from CAD model with high geometric complexities. Among all available AM systems, the extrusion-based systems are popular than others due to their low-cost and simple design. Different variants of extrusion-based AM systems have been developed worldwide. The current article reviews the research trends in extrusion-based AM systems on process parameter optimisation, material development, system variants and their limitations. This review also highlights the present scenario, research gap, challenges and future possibilities of these techniques.
  Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; layered manufacturing; extrusion; optimisation; materials; pellet; filament
  Citation: International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, Vol. 36, No. 1 (2022) pp. 28 - 64
  PubDate: 2022-03-21T23:20:50-05:00
  DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2022.121580
  Issue No: Vol. 36, No. 1 (2022)
Identification and prioritisation of technology management practices for
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  Authors: Ram Khilari, Om Prakash Wali, Rajesh K. Singh
  Pages: 65 - 94
  Abstract: Auto component manufacturing is an important sector for India's industrial growth. During last six decades, this industry has made profound progress; its operations are still largely dependent on imported technology. It is lagging behind many industrially advanced countries. Enhancement of firms' competitiveness in this sector has been a major concern. Technology and its management is considered as one of the most important drivers for enhancing competitiveness, but which technology management practice be accorded highest priority and which one would be the next, and so on, has hitherto not been attempted. With this purpose, through literature review, competiveness indicators and technology management practices relevant to this sector have been identified. Using AHP model, prioritisation of competitiveness indicators and technology management practices affecting competitiveness, has been done. Based on the findings, the paper suggests a technology management framework for enhancing competitiveness for auto components manufacturing firms, which could also be useful to other sectors' manufacturing firms.
  Keywords: auto component; competitiveness; prioritisation; technology management
  Citation: International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, Vol. 36, No. 1 (2022) pp. 65 - 94
  PubDate: 2022-03-21T23:20:50-05:00
  DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2022.121601
  Issue No: Vol. 36, No. 1 (2022)