Table below lists the sequence of machine types required for nine part types and also shows the

annual volume of production for each.

$($a$)$ Set up a part machine matrix for the aforementioned data.

Part Routing and Volume Information $f$

Part Type # Sequence of Machine Types Visited

b$)$ Determine machine groups and part families for the data using ROC algorithm

c$)$ Determine machine groups and part families for the data using row and column masking

d$)$ Determine machine groups and part families for the data using bond energy

e$)$ Find the similarity coefficient between each pair of machines $(1,2),(1,3).$

$(2,3),(2,4)dots...$ etc.