A Modified Genetic Algorithm for Sequencing Problem in Mixed Model Assembly Lines

2013 ◽  
Vol 655-657 ◽  
pp. 1675-1681
Author(s):  
Shu Xu ◽  
Fu Ming Li

On the base of summarizing and contrasting the objectives of sequencing problem in mixed model assembly lines (MMAL) , and in consideration of the influence sequence-dependent setup times , a objective is proposed to minimize the total unfinished works and idle times over all jobs and stations . And the corresponding model is presented. To solve this model, a modified genetic algorithm is proposed to determine suitable sequences. Comparing with the Lingo 9 software, the proposed GA turns out to have a good ability to solve the sequencing problems.

2012 ◽  
Vol 566 ◽  
pp. 253-256
Author(s):  
Bing Gang Wang

This paper is concerned about the sequencing problems in mixed-model assembly lines. The optimization objective is to minimizing the variation of parts consumption. The mathematical models are put forward. Since the problem is NP-hard, a hybrid genetic algorithm is newly-designed for solving the models. In this algorithm, the new method of forming the initial population is presented, the hybrid crossover and mutation operators are adopted, and moreover, the adaptive probability values for performing the crossover and mutation operations are used. The optimization performance is compared between the hybrid genetic algorithm and a genetic algorithm proposed in early published literature. The computational results show that satisfactory solutions can be obtained by the hybrid genetic algorithm and it performs better in terms of solution’s quality.


2015 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiuhua Tang ◽  
Yanli Liang ◽  
Liping Zhang ◽  
Christodoulos A. Floudas ◽  
Xiaojun Cao

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