Assembly Line Worker Integration and Balancing Problem
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چکیده
We propose the Assembly Line Worker Integration and Balancing Problem (ALWIBP), a new assembly line balancing problem arising in lines with conventional and disabled workers. The goal of this problem is to maintain high productivity levels by minimizing the number of workstations needed to reach a given output, while including in the assembly line a number of disabled workers. This problem gains importance in the current social context, where companies are urged to integrate disabled workers in their labour force. Our results indicate that not only can these workers be integrated with little effect on the lines productivity but also that additional companies goals can be simultaneously considered.
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