Keyword: line balancing

Found 39 papers in total
Balancing mixed-model assembly lines to reduce work overload
2001,
We propose a new line balancing approach for mixed-model assembly lines with an...
A solution approach to the disassembly line balancing problem in the presence of task failures
2001,
In this paper, we discuss the disassembly line balancing problem in the presence of...
Two-sided assembly line balancing to maximize work relatedness and slackness
2001,
This paper considers two-sided (left- and right-side) assembly lines that are often...
Heuristics of line capacity design of printed wiring board assembly systems
2000,
A model of production planning and equipment change over scheduling for printed wiring...
An exact method for cost-oriented assembly line balancing
2000,
After a characterization of the cost-oriented assembly line balancing problem it will...
Balancing and sequencing manual mixed-model assembly lines
1999,
This paper analyses some typical problems of manual, mixed-model assembly lines. In...
ULINO: Optimally balancing U-shaped JIT assembly lines
1999,
Traditionally, assembly lines are arranged in a straight line. The design of such a...
An integrated management procedure of multi-item mixed-line production system – its hierarchical structure and performance evaluation
1998,
This paper proposes a design procedure of multi-item mixed-line production system in...
The application of a tabu search metaheuristic to the assembly line balancing problem
1998,
This paper describes the application of tabu search, a metaheuristic technique for...
A heuristic for solving mixed-model line balancing problems with stochastic task durations and parallel stations
1997,
This paper describes an approach for solving a mixed-model assembly line-balancing...
A multiple-rule heuristic for assembly line balancing
1995,
This paper introduces a four-rule heuristic method for production/assembly line...
The bowl phenomenon in unpaced lines
1994,
Issues relating to the bowl phenomenon in unpaced lines have been studied extensively;...
Flexible line balancing practices in a just-in-time environment
1991,
With little or no inventory on hand, firms engaged in JIT manufacturing constantly...
Assembly line research: Historical roots, research life cycles and future directions
1991,
The purpose of this research effort, was to analyze whether the birth and development...
Uniform assembly line balancing with stochastic task times in just-in-time manufacturing
1991,
Recognising the enormous potential of just-in-time (JIT) concepts for boosting...
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