YIN YONG
Graduate School of Business
Professor
Last Updated :2025/02/17

Researcher Profile and Settings

Research Interests

  • Seru Production Systems
  • Operations Management
  • Sustainable Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Production Systems

Research Areas

  • Humanities & social sciences / Business administration / Operations Management
  • Social infrastructure (civil Engineering, architecture, disaster prevention) / Social systems engineering / Operations Management

Research Experience

  • Yamagata University, 専任講師、准教授、教授, 2002/04 - 2014/09
  • Yamagata University, 2014 -

Education

  • Tohoku University, 経済学研究科, - 2002
  • Tohoku University, Graduate School, Division of Economics, - 2002

Awards

  • Emerald Award 2022 Literati
    2022, Operations in the upper echelons: leading sustainability through stewardship. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 41(11), 1737-1760.
  • Best Paper Award Honorable Mention (Jack Meredith), 2018, Journal of Operations Management
    Aug. 2018
  • Case Studies Award mentioned, 2008, Decision Sciences Institute, USA
  • Young Scientist Prize, 2009, International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing & Logistics Systems & Symposium on Group Technology and Cellular Manufacturing GT/CM (co-author)
  • Young Scientist Prize, 2011, International Conference on Production Research (co-author)
  • Young Scientist Prize, 2011, Asian Conference of Management Science and Applications (co-author)
  • Best Paper Award, 2013, Asian Conference of Management Science and Applications (co-author)
  • Best paper award 2015, Seru workshop of the Asian Conference of Management Science and Applications (co-author)
  • Outstanding Contribution, for the Asian Association of Management Science and Applications (2013-2015)
  • Best Paper, 2013, Asian Conference of Management Science and Applications (co-author)

Published Papers

  • Scheduling problem in seru production system considering DeJong’s learning effect and job splitting
    Zhe Zhang; Xiaoling Song; Huijun Huang; Yong Yin; Benjamin Lev
    Annals of Operations Research, 312(2) 1119 - 1141, May 2022, Scientific journal
  • A column generation-based exact solution method for seru scheduling problems
    Zhe Zhang; Xue Gong; Xiaoling Song; Yong Yin; Benjamin Lev; Jie Chen
    Omega (United Kingdom), 108, Apr. 2022, Scientific journal
  • Logic-based Benders decomposition method for the seru scheduling problem with sequence-dependent setup time and DeJong's learning effect
    Zhe Zhang; Xiaoling Song; Huijung Huang; Xiaoyang Zhou; Yong Yin
    European Journal of Operational Research, 297(3) 866 - 877, 16 Mar. 2022, Scientific journal
  • Minimizing makespan of a production batch within concurrent systems: Seru production perspective
    Yin Gai; Yong Yin; Jiafu Tang; Shiqiang Liu
    Journal of Management Science and Engineering, 7(1) 1 - 18, Mar. 2022, Scientific journal
  • Solving the rotating seru production problem with dynamic multi-objective evolutionary algorithms
    Feng Liu; Kan Fang; Jiafu Tang; Yong Yin
    Journal of Management Science and Engineering, 7(1) 48 - 66, Mar. 2022, Scientific journal
  • Improved genetic-simulated annealing algorithm for seru loading problem with downward substitution under stochastic environment
    Zhe Zhang; Lili Wang; Xiaoling Song; Huijun Huang; Yong Yin
    Journal of the Operational Research Society, 73(8) 1800 - 1811, 2022, Scientific journal
  • Order acceptance and scheduling problem with outsourcing in seru production system considering lot-spitting
    Lili Wang; Zhe Zhang; Yong Yin
    European Journal of Industrial Engineering, 16(1) 91 - 116, 2022, Scientific journal
  • Production planning method for seru production systems under demand uncertainty
    Yuya Fujita; Kazuhiro Izui; Shinji Nishiwaki; Zhe Zhang; Yong Yin
    Computers and Industrial Engineering, 163, Jan. 2022, Scientific journal
  • Operations in the upper echelons: leading sustainability through stewardship
    Elliot Bendoly; Daniel G. Bachrach; Terry L. Esper; Christian Blanco; Jane Iversen; Yong Yin
    International Journal of Operations and Production Management, 41(11) 1737 - 1760, 09 Nov. 2021, Scientific journal
  • An exact solution method for solving seru scheduling problems with past-sequence-dependent setup time and learning effect
    Yujing Jiang; Zhe Zhang; Xue Gong; Yong Yin
    Computers and Industrial Engineering, 158, Aug. 2021, Scientific journal
  • Coordinated appointment scheduling with multiple providers and patient-and-physician matching cost in specialty care
    Shenghai Zhou; Debiao Li; Yong Yin
    Omega (United Kingdom), 101, Jun. 2021, Scientific journal
  • Divisional Seru order scheduling optimization based on multi-skilled worker assignment
    Zhe Zhang; Lili Wang; Yong Yin
    Nanjing Li Gong Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 45(1) 98 - 104, 28 Feb. 2021, Scientific journal
  • The mechanism of effective operation on SERU production: Case studies on Hualu Panasonic
    Xiaojing Wang; Yuhong Ren; Yong Yin
    Xitong Gongcheng Lilun yu Shijian/System Engineering Theory and Practice, 41(2) 455 - 464, Feb. 2021, Scientific journal
  • The impact of group culture on SERU production and operational performance: An empirical analysis in Chinese manufacturing firms
    Chang Liu; Zhen Li; Yong Yin; Ikou Kaku
    Xitong Gongcheng Lilun yu Shijian/System Engineering Theory and Practice, 41(2) 431 - 441, Feb. 2021, Scientific journal
  • An order scheduling problem in seru production system considering worker assignment
    Yulong Wang; Zhe Zhang; Yong Yin
    International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 37(2) 149 - 167, 2021, Scientific journal
  • Multi-order scheduling optimisation considering product operation and worker allocation in divisional seru
    Yulong Wang; Zhe Zhang; Yong Yin
    International Journal of Applied Decision Sciences, 14(1) 24 - 42, 2021, Scientific journal
  • Evaluate the Reliability of a seru Production System with Reworking Actions
    Zhe Zhang; Xinzi Han; Xiaoling Song; Yong Yin
    Journal of Industrial and Production Engineering, 38(7) 475 - 484, 2021, Scientific journal
  • An improved genetic algorithm for seru scheduling problem with worker assignment considering lot-splitting
    Ling Shen; Zhe Zhang; Yong Yin
    International Journal of Applied Decision Sciences, 14(6) 710 - 730, 2021, Scientific journal
  • Scheduling controllable processing time jobs in seru production system with resource allocation
    Yujing Jiang; Zhe Zhang; Xiaoling Song; Yong Yin
    Journal of the Operational Research Society, 73(11) 2551 - 2571, 2021, Scientific journal
  • An Approximation Algorithm for Maximizing Product Modularity
    Fang Liu; Shaofeng Du; Zhenjun Hong; Yanzhao Wu; Feng Wang; Yong Yin; Dongni Li
    2020 6th International Conference on Control, Automation and Robotics, ICCAR 2020, 513 - 518, Apr. 2020, International conference proceedings
  • Workload-based order acceptance in seru production system
    Yulong Wang; Zhe Zhang; Yong Yin
    International Journal of Manufacturing Research, 15(3) 234 - 251, 2020, Scientific journal
  • PSO-based algorithm for solving lot splitting in unbalanced seru production system
    Zhe Zhang; Luming Shao; Yong Yin
    International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 35(4) 433 - 450, 2020, Scientific journal
  • SIMULATED ANNEALING AND GENETIC ALGORITHM BASED METHOD FOR A BI-LEVEL SERU LOADING PROBLEM WITH WORKER ASSIGNMENT IN SERU PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
    Lan L. Luo; Zhe Z. Zhang; Yong Y. Yin
    Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization, 17(2) 779 - 803, 2020, Scientific journal
  • A bi-level programming model for seru order acceptance and scheduling problem considering worker assignment
    Lili Wang; Zhe Zhang; Yong Yin
    International Journal of Industrial Engineering : Theory Applications and Practice, 27(4) 527 - 545, 2020, Scientific journal
  • Order Acceptance and Scheduling Considering Lot-Spitting in seru Production System
    Lili Wang; Zhe Zhang; Yong Yin
    IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, 1305 - 1309, Dec. 2019, International conference proceedings
  • Reliability Analysis for a Divisional Seru Production System with Stochastic Capacity
    Xinzi Han; Zhe Zhang; Yong Yin
    IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, 2019-December 710 - 714, 09 Jan. 2019, International conference proceedings
  • Considering product life cycle stages and worker skill level in SERU production systems
    Gürsel Süer; Berna Ulutas; Ikou Kaku; Yong Yin
    Procedia Manufacturing, 39 1097 - 1103, 2019, International conference proceedings
  • An innovative artificial bee colony algorithm and its application to a practical intercell scheduling problem
    Dongni Li; Rongtao Guo; Rongxin Zhan; Yong Yin
    Engineering Optimization, 50(6) 933 - 948, 03 Jun. 2018, Scientific journal
  • A Line-seru Conversion Approach by Means of Cooperative Coevolution
    Xu Hui Wu; Shao Feng Du; Hui Hui Hao; Yang Yu; Yong Yin; Dong Ni Li
    Zidonghua Xuebao/Acta Automatica Sinica, 44(6) 1015 - 1027, Jun. 2018, Scientific journal
  • A multi-skilled worker assignment problem in seru production systems considering the worker heterogeneity
    Jie Lian; Chen Guang Liu; Wen Juan Li; Yong Yin
    Computers and Industrial Engineering, 118 366 - 382, Apr. 2018, Scientific journal
  • Additive manufacturing impact for supply chain - Two cases
    Sobolev Ivan; Yong Yin
    IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, 2017-December 450 - 454, 09 Feb. 2018, International conference proceedings
  • The evolution of production systems from Industry 2.0 through Industry 4.0
    Yong Yin; Kathryn E. Stecke; Dongni Li
    International Journal of Production Research, 56(1-2) 848 - 861, 17 Jan. 2018, Scientific journal
  • A cooperative co-evolution approach for a line-seru conversion problem
    Xiang Li; Dongni Li; Xuhui Wu; Hong Zheng; Yong Yin
    2017 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, CEC 2017 - Proceedings, 1406 - 1411, 05 Jul. 2017, International conference proceedings
  • Lessons from seru production on manufacturing competitively in a high cost environment
    Yong Yin; Kathryn E. Stecke; Morgan Swink; Ikou Kaku
    Journal of Operations Management, 49-51 67 - 76, 01 Mar. 2017, Scientific journal
  • Production system performance improvement by assembly line-seru conversion
    Luming Shao; Zhe Zhang; Yong Yin
    Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 502 1165 - 1180, 2017, International conference proceedings
  • Effects of key enabling technologies for seru production on sustainable performance
    Xiao Li Zhang; Chen Guang Liu; Wen Juan Li; Steve Evans; Yong Yin
    Omega (United Kingdom), 66 290 - 307, 01 Jan. 2017, Scientific journal
  • Modelling and numerical analysis of seru loading problem under uncertainty
    Lan Luo; Zhe Zhang; Yong Yin
    European Journal of Industrial Engineering, 11(2) 185 - 204, 2017, Scientific journal
  • Several remarkable issues in japanese seru production systems
    Ikou Kaku; Yong Yin; Gürsel A. Süer
    Cellular Manufacturing Systems: Recent Developments, Analysis and Case Studies, 303 - 326, 01 Jan. 2017, In book
  • Description and evaluation of seru production system with S-F scheme
    I. Kaku; X. Zhang; Y. Yin
    24th International Conference on Production Research, ICPR 2017, 199 - 203, 2017, International conference proceedings
  • Seru loading with worker-operation assignment in single period
    L. Luo; Z. Zhang; Y. Yin
    IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, 2016-December 1055 - 1058, 27 Dec. 2016, International conference proceedings
  • A bi-objective combination optimisation model for line-seru conversion based on queuing theory
    Luming Shao; Zhe Zhang; Yong Yin
    International Journal of Manufacturing Research, 11(4) 322 - 328, 2016, Scientific journal
  • Production planning of multi-stage multi-option seru production systems with sustainable measures
    Chenguang Liu; Fen Dang; Wenjuan Li; Jie Lian; Steve Evans; Yong Yin
    Journal of Cleaner Production, 105 285 - 299, 15 Oct. 2015, Scientific journal
  • Sustainable performance oriented operational decision-making of single machine systems with deterministic product arrival time
    Chen Guang Liu; Jing Yang; Jie Lian; Wen Juan Li; Steve Evans; Yong Yin
    Journal of Cleaner Production, 85 318 - 330, 15 Dec. 2014, Scientific journal
  • Variable neighborhood search for line-cell conversion towards increasing productivity
    Wei Sun; Yang Yu; Jia Fu Tang; Yong Yin; Ikou Kaku
    Jisuanji Jicheng Zhizao Xitong/Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems, CIMS, 20(12) 3040 - 3047, 01 Dec. 2014, Scientific journal
  • Mathematical analysis and solutions for multi-objective line-cell conversion problem
    Yang Yu; Jiafu Tang; Jun Gong; Yong Yin; Ikou Kaku
    European Journal of Operational Research, 236(2) 774 - 786, 16 Jul. 2014, Scientific journal
  • Seru production: An extension of just-in-time approach for volatile business environments
    Kathryn E. Stecke; Yong Yin; Ikou Kaku
    Analytical Approaches to Strategic Decision-Making: Interdisciplinary Considerations, 45 - 58, Apr. 2014, In book
  • Formation of independent manufacturing cells with the consideration of multiple identical machines
    Jie Lian; Chenguang Liu; Wenjuan Li; Steve Evans; Yong Yin
    International Journal of Production Research, 52(5) 1363 - 1400, 04 Mar. 2014, Scientific journal
  • Product architecture, product development process, system integrator and product global performance
    Yong Yin; Ikou Kaku; Chenguang Liu
    Production Planning and Control, 25(3) 203 - 219, 17 Feb. 2014, Scientific journal
  • Some underlying mathematical definitions and principles for cellular manufacturing
    Yong Yin; Chen Guang Liu; Ikou Kaku
    Asia-Pacific Journal of Operational Research, 31(1), Feb. 2014, Scientific journal
  • An implementation framework for seru production
    Chenguang Liu; Kathryn E. Stecke; Jie Lian; Yong Yin
    International Transactions in Operational Research, 21(1) 1 - 19, Jan. 2014, Scientific journal
  • Training and assignment of multi-skilled workers for implementing seru production systems
    Chenguang Liu; Na Yang; Wenjuan Li; Jie Lian; Steve Evans; Yong Yin
    International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 69(5-8) 937 - 959, Nov. 2013, Scientific journal
  • Reducing worker(s) by converting assembly line into a pure cell system
    Yang Yu; Jiafu Tang; Wei Sun; Yong Yin; Ikou Kaku
    International Journal of Production Economics, 145(2) 799 - 806, Oct. 2013, Scientific journal
  • Combining local search into non-dominated sorting for multi-objective line-cell conversion problem
    Yang Yu; Jiafu Tang; Wei Sun; Yong Yin; Ikou Kaku
    International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 26(4) 316 - 326, 2013, Scientific journal
  • How to carry out assembly line-cell conversion? A discussion based on factor analysis of system performance improvements
    Yang Yu; Jun Gong; Jiafu Tang; Yong Yin; Ikou Kaku
    International Journal of Production Research, 50(18) 5259 - 5280, 15 Sep. 2012, Scientific journal
  • Supplier risk management: An economic model of P-chart considered due-date and quality risks
    Jing Sun; Masayuki Matsui; Yong Yin
    International Journal of Production Economics, 139(1) 58 - 64, Sep. 2012, Scientific journal
  • Reconfiguration of assembly systems: From conveyor assembly line to serus
    Chenguang Liu; Wenjuan Li; Jie Lian; Yong Yin
    Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 31(3) 312 - 325, Jul. 2012, Scientific journal
  • Decision making on production mode selection for manufacturing enterprises under two types of market structure
    Chen Guang Liu; Yu Fang Bai; Wen Juan Li; Jie Lian; Yong Yin
    Xitong Gongcheng Lilun yu Shijian/System Engineering Theory and Practice, 32(1) 49 - 59, Jan. 2012, Scientific journal
  • Design a just-in-time organization system using a stochastic gradient algorithm
    Yong Yin; Meng Li; Ikou Kaku; Chenguang Liu
    ICIC Express Letters, 5(5) 1739 - 1745, May 2011, Scientific journal
  • Cooperation and leadership policies in a serial supply chain
    Yong Yin; Chenguang Liu; Ikou Kaku
    Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 30(1) 1 - 7, Jan. 2011, Scientific journal
  • A mathematical model of product design through integral architecture
    D. Jiang; T. Shinzato; I. Kaku; Y. Yin
    21st International Conference on Production Research: Innovation in Product and Production, ICPR 2011 - Conference Proceedings, 2011, International conference proceedings
  • A mathematical model for reconstructing the conventional assembly system
    Chen Guang Liu; Wen Juan Li; Jie Lian; Yu Fang Bai; Yong Yin
    2011 IEEE 18th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IE and EM 2011, (PART 3) 1622 - 1626, 2011, International conference proceedings
  • A heuristic algorithm for cell formation problems with consideration of multiple production factors
    Chenguang Liu; Yong Yin; Kazuhiko Yasuda; Jie Lian
    International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 46(9-12) 1201 - 1213, Feb. 2010, Scientific journal
  • A criterion of production model selection for building material with delivery delay
    De Bi Cao; Yong Yin; Ikou Kaku
    International Journal of Production Research, 48(12) 3429 - 3443, Jan. 2010, Scientific journal
  • Seru Seisan- an innovation of the production management mode in Japan
    Chen Guang Liu; Jie Lian; Yong Yin; Wenjuan Li
    Asian Journal of Technology Innovation, 18(2) 89 - 113, 2010, Scientific journal
  • The economic cell number
    Yong Yin
    International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 44(5-6) 625 - 630, Sep. 2009, Scientific journal
  • Uncertain association rule mining algorithm for the cell formation problem in cellular manufacturing systems
    Chenguang Liu; Kazuhiko Yasuda; Yong Yin; Kazuyuki Tanaka
    International Journal of Production Research, 47(3) 667 - 685, Jan. 2009, Scientific journal
  • Some insight into Yasuda et al 's. "a grouping genetic algorithm for the multi-objective cell formation problem"
    Yong Yin; Chunhui Xu; Lan Hu
    International Journal of Production Research, 47(7) 2009 - 2010, Jan. 2009, Scientific journal
  • Modeling and numerical analysis of line-cell conversion problems
    Ikou Kaku; Jun Gong; Jiafu Tang; Yong Yin
    International Journal of Production Research, 47(8) 2055 - 2078, Jan. 2009, International conference proceedings
  • A study on human-task-related performances in converting conveyor assembly line to cellular manufacturing
    Kaku Ikou; Murase Yasuhiko; Yin Yong
    European Journal of Industrial Engineering, 2(1) 17 - 34, 2008, Scientific journal
  • A cell formation algorithm incorporating multiple practical production factors
    Chen Guang Liu; Kazuyuki Tanaka; Yong Yin
    Proceedings of the 11th IEEE International Conference on Computational Science and Engineering, CSE Workshops 2008, 170 - 175, 2008, International conference proceedings
  • Product architecture design for global performance
    Yong Yin
    International Society for the Systems Sciences - 51st Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Systems Sciences, ISSS 2007, 1102 - 1111, 2007, International conference proceedings
  • Similarity coefficient methods applied to the cell formation problem: A taxonomy and review
    Yong Yin; Kazuhiko Yasuda
    International Journal of Production Economics, 101(2) 329 - 352, Jun. 2006, Scientific journal
  • Theoretical analysis of converting assembly line to cellular manufacturing - How to select your manufacturing system
    Yasuhiko Murase; Ikou Kaku; Yong Yin
    Journal of Japan Industrial Management Association, 57(4) 314 - 322, 2006, Scientific journal
  • Formation of manufacturing cells based on material flows
    Yong Yin; Kazuhiko Yasuda; Lan Hu
    International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 27(1-2) 159 - 165, Nov. 2005, Scientific journal
  • A grouping genetic algorithm for the multi-objective cell formation problem
    K. Yasuda; L. Hu; Y. Yin
    International Journal of Production Research, 43(4) 829 - 853, 15 Feb. 2005, Scientific journal
  • Similarity coefficient methods applied to the cell formation problem: A comparative investigation
    Yong Yin; Kazuhiko Yasuda
    Computers and Industrial Engineering, 48(3) 471 - 489, 2005, International conference proceedings
  • Reconsidering generalized similarity coefficient via a sequence ratio
    Yong Yin; Kazukiho Yasuda
    International Journal of Industrial Engineering : Theory Applications and Practice, 11(2) 140 - 150, Jun. 2004, Scientific journal
  • Manufacturing cell's design in consideration of various production factors
    Yoong Yin; Kazuhiko Yasuda
    International Journal of Production Research, 40(4) 885 - 906, 10 Mar. 2002, Scientific journal
  • Dissimilarity measure for solving the cell formation problem in cellular manufacturing
    K. Yasuda; Y. Yin
    Computers and Industrial Engineering, 39(1-2) 1 - 17, Feb. 2001, Scientific journal
  • Kaku, I., Yin, Y., & Süer, G. Several remarkable issues in japanese seru production systems. in Cellular Manufacturing Systems: Recent Developments, Analysis and Case Studies. pp.303-326, © 2018 by Nova Science Publishers, Inc..
  • L, Luo., Zhang, Z., & Yin, Y. Simulated annealing and genetic algorithm based method for a bi-Level seru loading problem with worker assignment in seru production systems. Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization, forthcoming, 2019.
  • Y, Wang., Zhang, Z., & Yin, Y. An order scheduling problem in seru production system considering worker assignment. International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, forthcoming, 2019.
  • X, Han., Zhang, Z., & Yin, Y. Reliability-oriented multi-resource allocation for seru production system with stochastic capacity. International Journal of Manufacturing Research, forthcoming, 2019.
  • L, Shao., Zhang, Z., & Yin, Y. PSO-based algorithm for solving lot splitting in unbalanced seru production systems. International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, forthcoming, 2019.
  • 吴旭辉,李冬妮,王帅,于洋,殷勇 "一种基于协同进化的流水线向seru系统转化方法" 自动化学报, 2017.
  • 苏菊宁, 刘晨光, 殷勇, 张娜 "基于时间可控和随机损失的生鲜农产品供应链协调" 运筹与管理, 2015.
  • J.N.Su, C.G.Liu, 殷勇 "予測精度和成本双時変的短生命周期製品供応適化協調" 中国管理科学, 2015.
  • 孫薇, 于洋, 唐家福, 殷勇, 郭偉宏 "以提高生産率的流水線転単元的変隣域捜索" 計算機集成製造系統, 2014.
  • 廉Jie, 劉晨光, 李文娟, 殷勇 "基于同質設備多台配置的独立生産単元構建決策" 中国管理科学, Vol. 20, No. 5, pp. 90-97, 2012.
  • 劉晨光, 白玉芳, 李文娟, 廉Jie, 殷勇 "両類市場構造下企業生産方式選択決策" 系統工程理論与実践, Vol. 32, No. 1, pp. 49-59, 2012.
  • 劉晨光, 廉Jie, 李文娟, 殷勇 "日本式単元化生産―生産方式在日本的最新発展形態" 管理評論, Vol. 22, No. 5, pp. 93-103, 2010.
  • 村瀬康比古, 郭偉宏, 殷勇 "セル生産とコンベアー組立ラインの数理的解析:生産方式選択基準の構築へむけて" 日本経営工学会論文誌, Vol. 57, No. 4, pp. 314-322, 2006.
  • K.Yasuda and Y.Yin "A dissimilarity measure for solving the cell formation problem in cellular manufacturing", Computers and Industrial Engineering, Vol.39, Nos.1-2, pp.1-17, 2001.
  • Y.Yin and K.Yasuda "Manufacturing cells' design in consideration of various production factors", International Journal of Production Research, Vol.40, No.4, pp.885-906, 2002.
  • Y.Yin and K.Yasuda "Modification of existing similarity coefficients by considering an operation sequence ratio in designing cellular manufacturing systems", Industrial Engineering & Management Systems, Vol.1, No.1, pp.19-28, 2002.
  • Y.Yin and K.Yasuda "Reconsidering generalized similarity coefficient via a sequence ratio", International Journal of Industrial Engineering ---- Theory, Applications and Practice, Vol.11, No.2, pp.140-150, 2004.
  • 30. K.Yasuda, L.Hu and Y.Yin "A grouping genetic algorithm for the multi-objective cell formation problem", International Journal of Production Research, Vol.43, No.4, pp.829-853, 2005.
  • Y.Yin and K.Yasuda "Similarity coefficient methods applied to the cell formation problem: a comparative investigation", Computers and Industrial Engineering (Special Issue on Group Technology / Cellular Manufacturing), Vol.48, No.3, pp.471-489, 2005.
  • Y.Yin, K.Yasuda and L.Hu "Formation of manufacturing cells based on material flows", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol.27, Nos.1-2, pp.159-165, 2005.
  • Y.Yin and K.Yasuda "Similarity coefficient methods applied to the cell formation problem: a taxonomy and review", International Journal of Production Economics, Vol.101, No.2, pp.329-352, 2006.
  • I.Kaku, Y. Murase and Y.Yin "A study on human-task-related performances in converting conveyor assembly line to cellular manufacturing", European Journal of Industrial Engineering, Vol.2, No.1, pp.17-34, 2008.
  • I.Kaku, J.Gong, J.Tang and Y.Yin "A mathematical model for converting conveyor assembly line to cellular manufacturing", Industrial Engineering & Management Systems, Vol.7, No.2, pp.160-170, 2008.
  • Y.Yin, K.E.Stecke and I.Kaku "The evolution of seru production systems throughout Canon", Operations Management Education Review, Vol.2, pp.27-40, 2008.
  • C.G.Liu, K.Yasuda, Y.Yin and K.Tanaka "Uncertain association rule mining algorithm for the cell formation problem in cellular manufacturing systems", International Journal of Production Research, Vol.47, No.3, pp.667-685, 2009.
  • Y.Yin, C.Xu and L.Hu "Some insight into Yasuda et al. "a grouping genetic algorithm for the multi-objective cell formation problem"", International Journal of Production Research, Vol.47, No.7, pp.2009-2010, 2009.
  • Y.Yin "The economic cell number", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol.44, nos.5-6, pp.625-630, 2009.
  • I.Kaku, J.Gong, J.Tang and Y.Yin "Modeling and numerical analysis of line-cell conversion problems", International Journal of Production Research, Vol.47, No.8, pp.2055-2009, 2009.
  • C.G.Liu, Y.Yin, K.Yasuda and J.Lian "A heuristic algorithm for cell formation problems with consideration of multiple production factors", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol.46, Nos.9-12, pp.1201-1213, 2010.
  • D.B.Cao, Y.Yin and I.Kaku "A criterion of production model selection for building material with delivery delay", International Journal of Production Research, Vol.48, Nos.10-12, pp.3429-3443, 2010.
  • C.G.Liu, J.Lian, Y.Yin and W.J.Li "Seru seisan - an innovation of the production management mode in Japan", Asian Journal of Technology Innovation, Vol.18, No.2, pp.89-113, 2010.
  • Y.Yin, M.Li, I.Kaku and C.G.Liu "Design a just-in-time organization system using a stochastic gradient algorithm", ICIC Express Letters - An International Journal of Research and Surveys, Vol.5, No.5, pp.1739-1745, 2011.
  • Y.Yin, C.G.Liu and I.Kaku "Cooperation and leadership policies in a serial supply chain", Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol.30, No.1, pp.1-7, 2011.
  • K.E.Stecke, Y.Yin, I.Kaku and Y.Murase "Seru: The organizational extension of JIT for a super-talent factory", International Journal of Strategic Decision Sciences, Vol.3, No.1, pp.105-118, 2012.
  • C.G.Liu, W.J.Li, J.Lian and Y.Yin "Reconfiguration of assembly systems: from conveyor assembly line to serus", Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol.31, No.3, pp.312-325, 2012.
  • Y.Yu, J.Gong, J.Tang, Y.Yin and I.Kaku "How to carry out assembly line-cell conversion? A discussion based on factor analysis of system performance improvements", International Journal of Production Research, Vol.50, No.18, pp.5259-5280, 2012.
  • J.Sun, M. Matsui and Y.Yin "Supplier risk management: an economic model of P-chart considered due-date and quality risks", International Journal of Production Economics, Vol.139, No.1, pp.58-64, 2012.
  • Y.Yu, J.Tang, W.Sun, Y.Yin and I.Kaku "Combining local search into non-dominated sorting for multi-objective line-cell conversion problem", International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Vol.26, No.4, pp.316-326, 2013.
  • C.G.Liu, N.Yang, W.J.Li, J.Lian, S.Evans and Y.Yin "Training and assignment of multi-skilled workers for implementing seru production systems", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol.69, Nos.5-8, pp.937-959, 2013.
  • Y.Yu, J.Tang, Y.Yin and I.Kaku "Reducing worker(s) by converting assembly line into a pure cell system", International Journal of Production Economics, Vol.145, No.2, pp.799-806, 2013.
  • Y.Yin, I.Kaku and C.G.Liu "Product architecture, product development process, system integrator and product global performance", Production Planning & Control, Vol.25, No.3, pp.203-219, 2014.
  • C.G.Liu, K.E.Stecke, J.Lian, and Y.Yin "An implementation framework for seru production", International Transactions in Operational Research, Vol.21, No.1, pp.1-19, 2014.
  • J.Lian, C.G.Liu, W.J.Li, S.Evans and Y.Yin "Formation of independent manufacturing cells with the consideration of multiple identical machines", International Journal of Production Research, Vol.52, No.5, pp.1363-1400, 2014.
  • Y.Yin, C.G.Liu and I.Kaku "Some underlying mathematical definitions and principles for cellular manufacturing", Asia-Pacific Journal of Operational Research, Vol.31, No.1, pp.1-22, 2014.
  • Y.Yu, J.Tang, Y.Yin and I.Kaku "Mathematical analysis and solutions for multi-objective line-cell conversion problem", European Journal of Operational Research, Vol.236, No.2, pp.774-786, 2014.
  • C.G.Liu, J.Yang, J.Lian, W.Li, S.Evans and Y.Yin "Sustainable performance oriented operational decision-making of single machine systems with deterministic product arrival time", Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol.85, No.15, pp.318–330, 2014.
  • Y.Yu, J.Tang, Y.Yin and I.Kaku "Comparison of two typical scheduling rules of line-seru conversion problem", Asian Journal of Management Science and Applications, Vol.2, No.2, pp.154–170, 2015.
  • C.G.Liu, F.Dang, W.Li, J.Lian, S.Evans and Y.Yin "Production planning of multi-stage multi-option seru production systems with sustainable measures", Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol.105, No.15, pp.285–299, 2015.
  • Shao, L., Zhang, Z., and Yin, Y. A bi-objective combination optimisation model for line-seru conversion based on queuing theory. International Journal of Manufacturing Research. Vol.11, No.4, pp.322-338. 2016.
  • Y.Yin, I.Kaku and C.G.Liu "Management of overlapped cross-training: with or without a supervisor?", Asian Journal of Management Science and Applications, Vol.2, No.3, pp.213-227, 2016.
  • W.Jian, T.Wang, Y.Yin, Q.Wang, and H.Matsukawa "A Strategic Formulation Model Based on Performance Measurement Scales of SCM", Innovation and Supply Chain Management, Vol.10, No.3, pp.81-92, 2016
  • L.Luo, Z.Zhang and Y.Yin "Modelling and numerical analysis of seru loading problem under uncertainty", European Journal of Industrial Engineering, Vol.11, No.2, pp.185-204, 2017.
  • X.L.Zhang, C.G.Liu, W.J.Li, S.Evans and Y.Yin "Effects of key enabling technologies for seru production on sustainable performance", OMEGA, Vol.66, pp.290–307, 2017.
  • D.Li , R.Guo, R.Zhan and Y.Yin "An innovative artificial bee colony algorithm and its application to a practical intercell scheduling problem", Engineering Optimization, Vol.50, No.6, pp.933-948, 2018.
  • Yin, Y., Stecke, K. E., & Li, D. The Evolution of Production Systems from Industry 2.0 through Industry 4.0. International Journal of Production Research, Vol.56, No.1-2, pp.848-861, 2018.
  • Yin, Y., Stecke, K. E., Swink, M., & Kaku, I. Lessons from seru production on manufacturing competitively in a high cost environment. Journal of Operations Management, Vol.49-51, pp.67–76, 2017.
  • Lian.J, Liu.C, Li.W, and Yin.Y "A multi-skilled worker assignment in seru production systems considering worker heterogeneity", Computers and Industrial Engineering, Vol.118, pp.366-382, 2018.

Books etc

  • 東日本大震災の地域経済への影響 : 企業経営・雇用・金融,
    山形大学人文学部叢書2, Mar. 2013
  • Data Mining: Concepts, Methods and Applications in Management and Engineering Design,
    (January 29, 2011)., Springer-Verlag; 1st Ed., 2011

Research Projects

  • 稲盛財団 2004年4月
    Competitive research funding
  • YU海外研究グローイングアッププログラム 2008年8月-2009年8月
    Competitive research funding
  • 三秦チェアシップ特任客員教授プロジェクト 2011年-2014年
    Competitive research funding
  • 顧客主導型多品種少量生産-セル生産の基本構成設計に関する研究 2004年度~2005年度 研究種目: 若手研究(B)
    Competitive research funding
  • 多品種少量生産-セル生産の適合条件と基本設計に関する研究 2006年度~2007年度 研究種目: 若手研究(B)
    Competitive research funding
  • 日・米・中三カ国の製造業生産性に関する比較研究-セル生産を中心に 2010年4月1日~2013年3月31日 研究種目: 若手研究(B)
    Competitive research funding
  • 製品アーキテクチャの最適設計・選択に関する数理分析 2015年4月1日~2018年3月31日 研究種目: 挑戦的萌芽研究
    Competitive research funding

Media Coverage

  • エリアエディタ、日本経営工学会論文誌
  • Associate Editor of the Journal of Japanese Operations Management and Strategy
  • Senior Editor of the Operations Management Education Review
  • Editor in Chief of the Asian Journal of Management Science and Applications