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Acknowledgement
In the foremost, I offer thanks and gratitude to my guide Dr. Ravi Kant, Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology,
Surat, for his expert guidance, encouragement and suggestions throughout the course
of my work. He has been a pillar of support and inspired me throughout this study. He
devoted considerable time to this work and made constructive suggestions as and
when I required. I express my deep regards for him as he treated me with aristocratic
attitude throughout this work and this entailed a smooth and constructive
communication channel. I have learned a lot from him, without his help I could not
have finished my work successfully.
I am thankful to Dr. P. D. Porey, Director, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of
Technology, Surat, Dr. H. J. Nagarsheth, Professor and Head, Department of
Mechanical Engineering and PG-In-Charge Dr. A. A. Shaikh, who provided me with
the facilities and encouraged me during various phases of my work.
I am very grateful to my family members, whose support and patience motivated me
to carry out this work. They always managed all matters when I am away from home
without ever complaining.
Finally, I acknowledge to all who helped me directly or indirectly in achieving my
goal.
Rajesh Kumar Patel
P12CC010
(CAD/CAM)
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Abstract
The purpose of this dissertation is to study the enablers for effective Advanced
Manufacturing Technology Implementation (AMT) in Indian Small Medium
Enterprises (SMEs) by building the awareness of the critical AMT Enablers (AMTEs)
and measure the success/failure possibility of AMT implementation projects by
forecasting framework based on fuzzy multi criteria decision making (FMCDM).
The AMTEs specific to the Indian SMEs were finalized through a literature review
and expert opinion. The present study uses fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP)
methodology to prioritize AMTEs which helps in improving the effectiveness of
AMT implementation. Further, a forecasting framework based on the fuzzy multi-
criteria decision making (FMCDM) approach was developed to help organizations in
building awareness of the critical AMTEs for the success of AMT implementation.
The major objectives of this study are listed as follows.
An attempt has been made to identify important AMTEs of AMT implementation
in organizations and categorized these AMTEs into different categories from a
large amount of available literature.
To study of enablers of AMT implementation and to prioritize AMTEs which,
helps in improving the effectiveness of AMT implementation.
To measure the success/failure possibility of AMT implementation using fuzzy
multi-criteria decision making (FMCDM).
FAHP is a well-established decision making process. It has the ability to structure
complex, multi-person, multi-attribute, and multi-period problem hierarchically with
the use of triangular fuzzy number scale (TFNs). It is used for decision making in
effective AMT implementation which help in improving and making the AMT
implementation more effective.
FMCDM method has been widely used to deal with decision making problems
involving multiple criteria evaluation/selection of alternatives. It helps organizations
to build awareness of the critical AMTEs for measuring the success possibility of
AMT implementation.
This study proposes a strategic model for the effective implication of AMT in Indian
SMEs. The creation of a generic AMT implementation model provides a framework
for a wider number of Indian SMEs to introduce AMT into their respective
organizations, since it provides for a systematic approach for Indian SMEs to
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introduce AMT in an efficient and effective manner. The hierarchical method guides
the manager to predict the possibility of implementing the probability of success and
failure in AMT implementation projects.
This dissertation aims to gain an insight into the enabler specific to Indian SMEs for
effective AMT implementation. This can provide an important input to the
practitioners in deciding the right path in effective AMT implementation for Indian
SMEs.
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CONTENT
Page
No.
Acknowledgement i
Abstract ii
List of abbreviation vi
List of figures
vii
List of tables viii
Chapter 1 Introduction 1-11
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Advanced manufacturing technology 5
1.3 AMT implementation 6
1.4 Motivation behind present work 8
1.5 Scope of present work 8
1.6 Objective of this research 9
1.7 Methodology adopted in this research 9
1.8 Thesis plan 10
1.9 Organization of the thesis 11
Chapter 2 Literature review 12-34
2.1 Introduction 12
2.2 Definition of AMT 13
2.3 Classification of AMT 15
2.4 Benefits of AMT 19
2.5 Literature review of enablers of AMT 20
2.6 Categorization of AMT enablers 32
2.7 Conclusion 33
Chapter 3 Fuzzy AHP approach for ranking the enablers for
successful AMT implementation
35-53
3.1 The fuzzy AHP method 35
3.1.1 Fuzzy sets theory 37
3.1.2 The procedure of fuzzy AHP 40
3.2 Analysis and building of initial hierarchy model and its
criteria
44
3.3 Fuzzy comparison matrix 46
3.4 Calculation 47
3.5 Result and discussion 52
Chapter 4 Fuzzy multi criteria decision making (FMCDM) approach
for measuring the possibility of successful AMT
implementation
54-71
4.1 Introduction to FMCDM 54
4.2 Concept of the fuzzy multi-criteria decision making 55
4.2.1 Linguistic variables 56
4.3 FMCDM methodology 57
4.3.1 Identification of the AMT influential factors 58
4.3.2 The procedures for determining the importance
weights of AMT influential factors
59
4.3.3 Determining the possible rating of success of
AMTEs
60
4.3.4 Determining the success possibility of AMT
61
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implementation
4.4 Application of FMCDM methodology to predicting the
possibility of successful AMT implementation
61
4.4.1 Identify the AMTEs for AMT implementation 62
4.4.2 Weighting calculation of the AMTEs 63
4.4.3 Calculation of the possible rating of successful
AMT implementation with respect to each AMTE
64
4.4.4 Determining the probabilities of success and
failure in AMT implementation
65
4.5 Result and Discussion 71
Chapter 5 Conclusions 72-75
5.1 Conclusions 72
5.2 Managerial implications 73
5.3 Limitations of the study 74
5.4 Scope for future research 75
Appendix 1 76
Appendix 2 80
References 83-95
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List of Abbreviation
AMT Advanced manufacturing technology
AMTEs Advanced manufacturing technology enablers
BNP Best nonfuzzy performance
CAD Computer aided design
CAM Computer aided manufacturing
CI Consistency index
CNC Computer numerical control
CR Consistency ratio
E Evaluator/ Expert
FAHP Fuzzy analytic hierarchy process
FCM Fuzzy comparison matrix
FMCDM Fuzzy multi-criteria decision making method
FMS Flexible manufacturing system
GCCM Group crisp comparison matrix
RI Random index
SME Small medium enterprises
SSIs Small scale industries
TFN Triangular fuzzy number
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List of Figures
Figure No. Title of figure Page No.
1.1 Flow chart of thesis 10
3.1 Triangular fuzzy number 39
3.2 Membership function of triangular fuzzy number 40
3.3 -cut operations on triangular fuzzy number 40
3.4 Flow of fuzzy AHP process 43
3.5 The hierarchical structure model for AMTEs
implementation
45
4.1 The procedures for predicting success/failure of AMT
implementation
57
4.2 The hierarchy diagram for predicting AMT
implementation
58
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List of Tables
Table No. Title Page No.
1.1 Definition of SME as per SME Act, 2006 3
2.1 Definitions of AMT 13
2.2 Classification of AMT 16
2.3 Benefits of AMT 19
2.4 Literature review of AMT and enablers 20
2.5 AMT Implementation enablers categorization 33
3.1 Application of fuzzy AHP in different area 36
3.2 Definition and membership function of fuzzy numbers 39
3.3 Average index for randomly generated weights (RI) 42
3.4 Fuzzy comparison matrix for the major criteria AMTEs 46
3.5 Fuzzy comparison matrix for sub criteria of strategic
AMTEs
46
3.6 Fuzzy comparison matrix for sub criteria of
organizational AMTEs
47
3.7 Fuzzy comparison matrix for sub criteria of technological
AMTEs
47
3.8 Fuzzy comparison matrix for sub criteria of performance-
based AMTEs
47
3.9 Fuzzy comparison matrix for sub criteria of human-based
AMTEs
47
3.10 Major criteria AMTEs with rank and max 50
3.11 Final Priority of AMTEs 51
4.1 Area of application of FMCDM 55
4.2 Linguistic variables for importance weights of factors 56
4.3 Linguistic variables for possible rating of success 57
4.4 Shows AMTEs major criteria and sub criteria 63
4.5 Corresponding TFNs of AMTEs weight 66
4.6 Translated TFNs of possible ratings for successful 68
4.7 Shows importance weights of influential factors, possible
rating of success and prediction possibility of successful
AMT implementation
70
The Dissertation Entitled
Measuring the Success Possibility of Advanced
Manufacturing Technology Implementation in Indian
SMEs
Submitted In
Partial Fulfillment for the Award of Degree of
Master of Technology
In
Mechanical Engineering
(CAD/CAM)
Submitted By
Rajesh Kumar Patel (P12CC010)
Guided By
Dr. Ravi Kant
Assistant Professor
2013-2014
Mechanical Engineering Department
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology
Surat-395007, Gujarat, India
Certificate
This is to certify that the Dissertation report entitled Measuring the Success
Possibility of Advanced Manufacturing Technology Implementation in Indian
SMEs submitted by Mr. Rajesh Kumar Patel. (P12CC010) in partial fulfillment
for the award of the degree in Master of Technology In Mechanical Engineering
(CAD/CAM) during the academic year 2013-2014 of Sardar Vallabhbhai
National Institute of Technology, Surat, is a record of his own work carried out
under our supervision and guidance. The matter embodied in the dissertation report
has not been submitted to any other University or Institution for award of any degree
or diploma.
Dr. Ravi Kant
Assistant Professor and
Guide
Dr. A. A. Shaikh
Associate Professor and PG In Charge,
CAD/CAM
Dr. H. J. Nagarsheth
Professor and Head
2013-2014
Mechanical Engineering Department
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology
Surat-395007, Gujarat, India
Dissertation Approval Certificate
This is to certify that the Dissertation Report entitled Measuring the Success
Possibility of Advanced Manufacturing Technology Implementation in Indian
SMEs submitted by Rajesh Kumar Patel. (P12CC010), in partial fulfillment of the
Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (CAD/CAM) during the year
2013-2014, of Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, is
hereby approved for the award of the degree.
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Place: SVNIT, Surat
2013-2014
Mechanical Engineering Department
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Surat-395007, Gujarat, India