Kandiller, L.2016-02-082016-02-0819940020-7543http://hdl.handle.net/11693/25975This paper analyses and evaluates six of the promising cell formation techniques by comparing and contrasting them in relation to the scores of efficiency indices of the exceptional elements and inner-cell densities, work-load balance, and under-utilizations in different scenarios. Accordingly, all six are more or less altered with proper extensions to realize a broader capability. Effectiveness of the suggested efficiency measures in the evaluation is also illustrated. Each technique seems to have a favourite operating area of its own considering a variety of factors. © 1994 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.EnglishManufacturing cellsIndustrial productivityManufacturingProcessesDeadlinesIndustrial efficiencyTechnologyIndustrial processFurnace and oven manufacturingInstruments and related products manufacturing for measuringDisplaying, and controlling Industrial process variablesExtension (logic)A comparative study of cell formation in cellular manufacturing systemsArticle10.1080/00207549408957075