Mathematical model and bee algorithms for mixed-model assembly line balancing problem with physical human–robot collaboration

ZA Çil, Z Li, S Mete, E Özceylan - Applied soft computing, 2020 - Elsevier
The collaboration of human workers and robots draws increasing attention from the
manufacturing enterprises to embrace the Industry 4.0 paradigm in a competitive way …

A comparison between the application of empirical and ANN methods for estimation of daily global solar radiation in Iran

B Jahani, B Mohammadi - Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 2019 - Springer
The present study generally aims to provide a comparison between the performance and
suitability of different types of models for estimation of daily global solar radiation in Iran …

A multi-objective cellular genetic algorithm for energy-oriented balancing and sequencing problem of mixed-model assembly line

B Zhang, L Xu, J Zhang - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020 - Elsevier
Energy shortage has led to increasing concerns regarding energy-efficient manufacturing
systems. In this study, an energy-oriented balancing and sequencing problem of mixed …

Eco-friendly multi-skilled worker assignment and assembly line balancing problem

R Liu, M Liu, F Chu, F Zheng, C Chu - Computers & Industrial Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
Workforce assignment and energy consumption impact greatly on the manufacturing
performance. In this work, we study a multi-skilled worker assignment and assembly line …

Product platform configuration for product families: Module clustering based on product architecture and manufacturing process

S Zhao, Q Zhang, Z Peng, X Lu - Advanced Engineering Informatics, 2022 - Elsevier
Product family design utilizes platform-based modularity to enable product variety and
efficient mass-production. While product platform issues have attracted much attention from …

Balancing, sequencing, and job rotation scheduling of a U-shaped lean cell with dynamic operator performance

A Ayough, M Zandieh, F Farhadi - Computers & Industrial Engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
Performance of a manufacturing cell is dependent on an efficient layout design, and optimal
work schedules. However, the operator-dependent factors such as learning, forgetting …

Flexible multi-manned assembly line balancing problem: Model, heuristic procedure, and lower bounds for line length minimization

TC Lopes, GV Pastre, AS Michels, L Magatão - Omega, 2020 - Elsevier
Assembly lines dedicated to the production of large products often allow multiple workers to
perform tasks simultaneously on the product. Previous works on such multi-manned lines …

A mixed-model assembly line sequencing problem with parallel stations and walking workers: a case study in the automotive industry

M Ebrahimi, M Mahmoodjanloo… - … Journal of Production …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT A newly emerging mass-individualisation concept has attracted increasing
attention in recent years. However, this concept increases the complexity of manufacturing …

Robust optimization for the integrated worker-cell assignment and sequencing problem in a lean U-shaped assembly line

A Ayough, B Khorshidvand - Computers & Industrial Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Worker-cell allocation and sequencing problems play a central role in the optimization of
mixed-model U-shaped assembly lines. Since this production layout is related to worker …

An iterative decomposition for asynchronous mixed-model assembly lines: combining balancing, sequencing, and buffer allocation

TC Lopes, CGS Sikora, AS Michels… - International Journal of …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Asynchronous Mixed-Model Assembly lines are common production layouts dedicated to
large-scale manufacturing of similar products. Cyclically scheduling such products is an …