التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
A multi-decision genetic approach for workload balancing of mixed-model U-shaped assembly line systems. |
| المؤلفون: |
Hwang, ReaKook1 (AUTHOR) rkhwang@kata.mgmt.waseda.ac.jp, Katayama, Hiroshi1 (AUTHOR) |
| المصدر: |
International Journal of Production Research. Jul2009, Vol. 47 Issue 14, p3797-3822. 26p. 12 Diagrams, 20 Charts, 1 Graph. |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
*PRODUCTION management (Manufacturing), *MANUFACTURING processes, *JUST-in-time systems, *ASSEMBLY line methods, *ASSEMBLY line balancing, *FACTORY management |
| مستخلص: |
A mixed-model assembly line is a type of production line where a variety of product models similar in product characteristics are produced. As a consequence of introducing the just-in-time (JIT) production principle, it has been recognised that a U-shaped assembly line system offers several benefits over the traditional straight line system. This paper proposes a new evolutionary approach to deal with workload balancing problems in mixed-model U-shaped lines. The proposed method is based on the multi-decision of an amelioration structure to improve a variation of the workload. This paper considers both the traditional straight line system and the U-shaped assembly line, and is thus an unbiased examination of line efficiency. The performance criteria considered are the number of workstations (the line efficiency) and the variation of workload, simultaneously. The results of experiments enhanced the decision process during multi-model assembly line system production; thus, it is therefore suitable for the augmentation of line efficiency in workstation integration and simultaneously enhancement of the variation of the workload. A case study is examined as a validity check in collaboration with a manufacturing company. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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