"Minimization of Total cost in CMS Design with Production Cost, Subcontracting Cost, and Machine Cost using PSO”

Abstract

The objective function for the mathematical model represents the goal of optimizing the design of a CMS based various parameters. The objective is to minimize the total cost while considering factors such as sequence of operations, workload balancing among cells, operation cost and cost of subcontracting. The objective function is composed of three man components: production cost, sub-contracting cost and machine cost. The production cost accounts for the cost of processing of each part on specific machines within the cells. The subcontracting cost considers the cost associated with outsourcing parts for processing. The machine cost reflects the cost of using the machines within the cells.

By minimizing the objective function, the model aims to find an optimal configuration of the CMS that achieves efficient production, balances the workload among cells and minimize the costs. The model considers various constraints to ensure the feasibility and practicality of the solution.