in many real world assembly line systems which the work-piece is of large size more than one worker work on the same work-piece in each station. this type of assembly line is called multi-manned assembly line (mal). in the classical multi-manned assembly line balancing problem (malbp) the objective is to minimize the manpower needed to manufacture one product unit. apart from the manpower, othe...

This paper presents a multi-objective Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm for worker assignment and mixed-model assembly line balancing problem when task times depend on the worker’s skill level. The objectives of this model are minimization of the number of stations (equivalent to the maximization of the weighted line efficiency), minimization of the weighted smoothness index and minim...

This research presents a new application of the cloud theory-based simulated annealing algorithm to solve mixed model assembly line sequencing problems where line stoppage cost is expected to be optimized. This objective is highly significant in mixed model assembly line sequencing problems based on just-in-time production system. Moreover, this type of problem is NP-hard and solving this probl...

Growing interests from customers in customised products and increasing competitions among peers necessitate companies to configure their manufacturing systems more effectively than ever before. We propose a new assembly line system configuration for companies that need intelligent solutions to satisfy customised demands on time with existing resources. A mixed-model parallel two-sided assembly ...

this research presents a new application of the cloud theory-based simulated annealing algorithm to solve mixed model assembly line sequencing problems where line stoppage cost is expected to be optimized. this objective is highly significant in mixed model assembly line sequencing problems based on just-in-time production system. moreover, this type of problem is np-hard and solving this probl...

Mixed-model assembly line (MMAL) is a type of production line where a variety of product models similar to product characteristics are assembled. Line balancing and model sequencing problems are important for an efficient use of such lines. This paper presents integer programming formulation and a solution for a loading and assembly plan selection problem in a mixed-model assembly system. The p...

Assembly line production is one of the widely used production systems. The problem of Assembly Line Balancing deals with the distribution of activities among the workstations which lead to the maximum utilization of Human Resources and facilities without disturbing the work sequence. The problem is motivated by a vehicle-sequencing problem at an Automobile company, Gurugram. A new Heuristic Met...

the basic type of assembly line balancing (alb) problem is the allocation of work elements to a set of production work stations considering cycle time, precedence constraints, and assembly diagram to achieve predefined performance criteria such as line efficiency and smoothness index. in this paper, a mixed integer programming model for solving multiple product alb problems with processing time...

In many real world assembly line systems which the work-piece is of large size more than one worker work on the same work-piece in each station. This type of assembly line is called multi-manned assembly line (MAL). In the classical multi-manned assembly line balancing problem (MALBP) the objective is to minimize the manpower needed to manufacture one product unit. Apart from the manpower, othe...