Optimizing a U-Shaped Conveyor Assembly Line Balancing Problem Considering Walking Times between Assembly Tasks
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This research deals with a U-shaped assembly line balancing problem in which items are fixed on the conveyor. Operators execute tasks without removing from conveyor as assumed to be unsuitable for manual handling. The operators have walk beside at same speed while they tasks. If want assemble other items, may positions their normal walking speed. Therefore, cycle time of an operator should include times and between In this research, mathematical model proposed was developed. Given number operators, can optimize sequence allocation workstations using commercial software LINGO 17. Because 17 requires long computing time, simulated annealing (SA), accept worse new solutions search procedure, is proposed. experimental results show that SA efficiently.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Applied sciences
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2076-3417']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/app13063702