A neural network-based cell formation algorithm in cellular manufacturing

International Journal of Production Research

Volumn 33, Issue 2, 1995, Pages 293-318

  Chen, S J ^a   Cheng, C S ^a  

^a YUAN ZE Institute of Technology ^*  (China)

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EID: 0001703798     PISSN: 00207543     EISSN: 1366588X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00207549508930150     Document Type: Article

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