Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Reconfigurations on manufacturing resources: identification of needs and planning

  • Production Management
  • Published:
Production Engineering Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

Increasing turbulence in the producing companies’ environment leads to a growing need of reconfigurations on manufacturing resources. In order to come up against this challenge a four-step methodology is presented in this paper to identify reconfiguration needs and to plan reconfigurations. The database of the methodology comprises a structural model and a capability model of the manufacturing resource. During the first step of the methodology requirements to the manufacturing resource are modeled. By comparing capabilities and requirements in the second step reconfiguration needs are identified. An algorithm generates alternative reconfigurations in the third step and the best reconfiguration is chosen in the forth step by using structural and economic key figures. Finally, the application of the methodology is exemplarily shown in the last chapter of this paper.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. Tönissen S, Klocke F, Feldhaus B, Buchholz S (2012) Modeling the characteristics of multi-technology platforms. Prod Eng Res Dev 6(3):97–105

    Article  Google Scholar 

  2. Wulfsberg JP, Redlich T, Bruhns F-L (2011) Open production: scientific foundation for co-creative product realization. Prod Eng Res Dev 5(2):127–139

    Article  Google Scholar 

  3. Herrmann C (2010) Ganzheitliches life cycle management. Springer, Berlin

    Book  Google Scholar 

  4. Hana U (2013) Competitive advantage achievement through innovation and knowledge. J Compet 5(1):83–96

    Google Scholar 

  5. Müller R, Esser M, Janßen M, Vette M, Corves B, Hüsing M, Riedel M (2011) Reconfigurable handling system. Prod Eng Res Dev 5(4):453–461

    Article  Google Scholar 

  6. Lanza G, Sauer (2012) Simulation of personnel requirements during production ramp-up. Prod Eng Res Dev 6(4–5):395–402

    Article  Google Scholar 

  7. Nyhuis P, Wulf S, Klemke T, Hirsch B (2010) Integrative factory, technology, and product planning-systemizing the information transfer on the operational level. Prod Eng Res Dev 4(2–3):231–237

    Article  Google Scholar 

  8. Du X, Jiao J, Tseng M (2006) Understanding customer satisfaction in product customization. Int J Adv Manuf Tech 31(3–4):396–406

    Article  Google Scholar 

  9. Janorschke B, Pritzel C (2009) Wandlungsfähigkeit. In: Schenk M, Schlick CM (eds) Industrielle dienstleistungen und internationalisierung. Gabler, Wiesbaden, pp 409–437

    Chapter  Google Scholar 

  10. Kiefer J (2007) Mechatronikorientierte Planung automatisierter Fertigungszellen im Bereich Karosserierohbau. PhD-Thesis, Universität des Saarlandes

  11. Karl F, Reinhart G, Zaeh MF (2012) Planning of reconfigurations on manufacturing resources. In: Chryssolouris G (ed) Proceedings of the 45th CIRP conference on manufacturing systems, Athens, 16.18.05. 692–700

  12. VDI 2815, sheet 1 (1978) Terms of production engineering and control. Introduction, base register, Beuth, Berlin

  13. Wiendahl HP, Reichardt J, Nyhuis P (2009) Handbuch fabrikplanung. Hanser, München

    Book  Google Scholar 

  14. Zaeh MF, Werner J, Prasch M (2006) Changeable means of production. In: Westkämper E (ed) First CIRP international seminar on Assembly system. Fraunhofer-IRB, Stuttgart

    Google Scholar 

  15. DIN 8580 (2003) Manufacturing processes—terms and definitions, division, ICS 01.040.25; 25.020,   Beuth, Berlin

  16. Westkämper E (2006) Factory transformability: adapting the structures of manufacturing. In: Dashchenko AI (ed) Reconfigurable manufacturing systems and transformable factories. Springer, Berlin, pp 371–381

    Chapter  Google Scholar 

  17. ElMaraghy HA (2009) Changeable and reconfigurable manufacturing systems. Springer, London

    Book  Google Scholar 

  18. Wiendahl H-P, ElMaraghy HA, Nyhuis P, Zäh MF, Wiendahl H-H, Duffie N, Kolakowski M (2007) Changeable manufacturing—classification, design and operation. Ann CIRP 56(2):783–809

    Article  Google Scholar 

  19. Dashchenko AI (2006) Reconfigurable manufacturing systems and transformable factories. Springer, Berlin

    Book  Google Scholar 

  20. ElMaraghy HA (2005) Flexible and reconfigurable manufacturing systems paradigms. Int J Flex Manuf Syst 17(4):261–276

    Article  Google Scholar 

  21. Heinen T, Rimpau C, Wörn A (2008) Wandlungsfähigkeit als Ziel der produktionssystemgestaltung. In: Nyhuis P, Reinhart G, Abele E (eds) Wandlungsfähige Produktionssysteme, PZH Produktionstechnisches Zentrum. GmbH, Garbsen

    Google Scholar 

  22. Zaeh MF, Moeller N, Vogl W (2005) Symbiosis of changeable and virtual production—the emperor’s new clothes or key factor for future success? In: Zaeh M, Reinhart G (eds) 1stInternational conference on changeable, agile, reconfigurable and virtual production. Herbert Utz, München

    Google Scholar 

  23. Alexopoulos K, Mourtzis D, Papakostas N, Chryssolouris G (2007) DESYMA: assessing flexibility for the lifecycle of manufacturing systems. Int J Prod Res 45(7):1683–1694

    Article  Google Scholar 

  24. Milberg J, Möller N (2008) Valuation of changeable production systems. Prod Eng Res Dev 2(4):417–424

    Article  Google Scholar 

  25. Drabow G (2006) Modulare gestaltung und ganzheitliche bewertung wandlungsfähiger fertigungssysteme, PZH produktionstechnisches zentrum. GmbH, Garbsen

    Google Scholar 

  26. Baqai A (2010) Co-conception des processus d’usinage et des configurations cinématiques d’un système de production reconfigurable, http://pastel.archives-ouvertes.fr/docs/00/50/14/58/PDF/These_Aamer_Baqai_co-conception_des_processus_d_usinage_et_des_configuration_cinematiques_d_un_RMS.pdf. 08.08.2013

  27. Heger CL (2006) Bewertung der Wandlungsfähigkeit von Fabrikobjekten, PZH Produktionstechnisches Zentrum. GmbH, Garbsen

    Google Scholar 

  28. Velkova J (2013) Methode zur selbstbewertung der wandlungsfähigkeit von produktionssystemen. Shaker, Aachen

    Google Scholar 

  29. Schröder S (2014) Konfiguration von handlungsoptionen zur steigerung der wandlungsfähigkeit von produktionssystemen. Shaker, Aachen

    Google Scholar 

  30. Klemke T (2014) Planung der systemischen Wandlungsfähigkeit von Fabriken. PZH, Hannover

    Google Scholar 

  31. Emblemsvåg J (2003) Life-cycle costing. John Wiley, Hoboken

    Google Scholar 

  32. VDI 2884 (2005) Purchase, operating and maintenance of production equipment using life cycle costing (LCC), ICS 03.100.10, Beuth, Berlin

  33. DIN 60300-3-3 (2005) Dependability management—Part 3-3: application guide—life cycle costing, ICS 03.120.10; 29.020, Beuth, Berlin

  34. Dervisopoulos M (2011) Methode zur lebenszyklusbezogenen optimierung von werkzeugmaschinen. Shaker, Aachen

    Google Scholar 

  35. Bullinger H-J, Ammer D (1986) Systematische montageplanung. Hanser, München

    Google Scholar 

  36. VDI 5200, sheet 1, (2011) Factory planning—planning procedures, Beuth, Berlin

  37. Nebl T (2006) Anlagenwirtschaft. Oldenbourg, München

    Google Scholar 

  38. Rasch AA (2000) Erfolgspotential instandhaltung. Erich Schmidt, Berlin

    Google Scholar 

  39. Karl F, Reinhart G, Zaeh MF (2012) Strategic planning of reconfigurations on manufacturing resources. Procedia CIRP 3:608–613

    Article  Google Scholar 

  40. Pohl K (2008) Requirements engineering, 2nd ed. dpunkt, Heidelberg, pp 222–223

  41. Eppinger SD, Browning TR (2012) Design structure matrix methods and applications. MIT Press, Cambridge

    Google Scholar 

  42. Macoun P, Prabhu R (1999) Guidelines for Applying multi-criteria analysis to the assessment of criteria and indicators. Afterhours, Jakarta

    Google Scholar 

  43. Lindemann U, Maurer M, Braun T (2009) Structural complexity management. Springer, Berlin

    Book  Google Scholar 

  44. Hansen DR, Mowen MM, Guan L (2009) Cost management: accounting and control. Cengage Learning, Mason

    Google Scholar 

  45. Krebs P, Reinhart G (2012) Evaluation of interconnected production sites taking into account multidimensional uncertainties. Prod Eng Res Dev 6(6):587–601

    Article  Google Scholar 

  46. Hwang C-L, Yoon K (1981) Multiple attribute decision making. Springer, Berlin

    Book  Google Scholar 

  47. Saaty TL (1990) The analytic hierarchy process. RWS Publications, Pittsburgh

    Google Scholar 

  48. Ghandforoush P, Huang PY, Taylor BW (1985) A multi-criteria decision model for the selection of a computerized manufacturing control system. Int J Prod Res 23(1):117–128

    Article  Google Scholar 

  49. Götze U (2008) Investitionsrechnung. Springer, Berlin

    Book  Google Scholar 

Download references

Acknowledgments

The German Research Foundation (DFG) funds this research and development project. We extend our sincere thanks to the DFG for the generous support of the work described in this paper, resulting from subproject B5 “Cycle-Oriented Design of Changeable Manufacturing Resources” in the framework of SFB 768 “Managing cycles in innovation processes”.

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Institute for Machine Tools and Industrial Management (iwb), Technische Universität München (TUM), Boltzmannstraße 15, 85748, Garching bei München, Germany

    Florian Karl & Gunther Reinhart

Authors
  1. Florian Karl
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Gunther Reinhart
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Florian Karl.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

Karl, F., Reinhart, G. Reconfigurations on manufacturing resources: identification of needs and planning. Prod. Eng. Res. Devel. 9, 393–404 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11740-015-0607-x

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11740-015-0607-x

Keywords

Search

Navigation