MSE 6040 Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Systems

1. Given the incidence matrix shown below:
   1. Apply the ranking order clustering algorithm in order to establish the appropriate part families and machine cells (20 points).

	Mij =

1	1	1	0	1	1	0	0
0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0
0	0	1	0	0	1	0	1
1	0	0	1	0	1	1	1
0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0
1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1
1	1	1	0	0	0	1	1
1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1

2. Based on your clustering outcome above, how many cells will you use and what machines/processes and parts will be utilized in each cell? Are there any inefficiencies in your design? If so, describe them and how you might make improvements (10 points).