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Managing complex assembly lines: simultaneously solving line balancing and materials supply problems

We study the integration of line balancing and materials supply to assembly lines, two problems that traditionally have been dealt with separately. An integrated approach will lead to a better optimization of workload and material handling costs, especially for complex mixed-model assembly lines. We follow a stepwise methodology, first considering both sub-problems and then advancing towards a holistic model.

Date:1 Jan 2016 →  Today
Keywords:mathematical modeling, mixed-model assembly lines, Materials supply, line balancing, mass customization
Disciplines:Management, Business administration and accounting, Applied mathematics in specific fields, Statistics and numerical methods