Line balancing and model sequencing to reduce work overload in mixed-model U-line production environments

2008 ◽  
Vol 40 (7) ◽  
pp. 669-684 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yakup Kara
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Model ◽  
Line Balancing ◽  
Line Production ◽  
Work Overload ◽  
Production Environments ◽  
Model Sequencing

scholarly journals MILP model for integrated line balancing and model sequencing problems for Mixed-Model Two-Sided Assembly Line

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (4-1) ◽  
pp. 367-371
Author(s):  
Nur Intan Liyana Mohd Azmi ◽  
Zaitul Marlizawati Zainuddin ◽  
Zaitul Marlizawati Zainuddin ◽  
Rashidah Ahmad ◽  
Rashidah Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Assembly Line ◽  
Mixed Model ◽  
Line Balancing ◽  
Mixed Integer ◽  
Test Cases ◽  
Sequencing Problems ◽  
Model Sequencing ◽  
Model Sequence ◽  
Practical Constraints ◽  
Algebraic Modelling

This research explores two interrelated problems in Mixed-Model Two-Sided Assembly Line (MMTSAL), which are line balancing and model sequencing.  These two problems are solved simultaneously using Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) with the objectives of minimizing total utility work and idle time by considering various practical constraints.  The problem is analyzed using small-size to large-sized test cases using General Algebraic Modelling System (GAMS) with the solver CPLEX.  Experimental results indicate that integrating the problems help to minimize the proposed objective function. Also, it is found that the feasible solution for model sequence with the assignment of tasks to assembly line is optimal. 

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