Loughborough University Institutional Repository The evolution of cell formation problem methodologies based on recent studies ( 1997-2008 ) : review and directions for future research

This paper presents a literature review of the Cell Formation (CF) problem concentrating on formulations proposed in the last decade. It refers to a number of solution approaches that have been employed for CF such as mathematical programming, heuristic and metaheuristic methodologies and artificial intelligence strategies. A comparison and evaluation of all methodologies is attempted and some shortcomings are highlighted. Finally, suggestions for future research are proposed useful for CF researchers.