Abstract Manual assembly lines productivity is threatened by the increased complexity brought mass customisation demand trends. Industry 4.0 offers potential solutions to address this situation, but methodology implement it still a subject of study. As preliminary step, article aims identify dominant factors affecting Key Performance Indicators mixed-model lines. To do so, parametric and discre...

This article focuses on the Mixed-Model Assembly Line Balancing single-target problem of type 2 with single-sided linear assembly line configurations, which is common in industrial environment small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The main objective to achieve Algorithmic Transparency (AT) when using Genetic Algorithms for resolution balancing operation times. done by means a new matrix me...

In this paper we consider the problem of designing a mixed assembly–disassembly line for remanufacturing. That is, parts from the disassembly and repair of used products can be used to build “new” products. This is a problem common to many OEM remanufacturers, such as Xerox or Kodak. We study two main configurations, under the assumption that the disassembly sequence is exactly the reverse of t...

In this paper we consider the programming of job rotation in the Assembly Line Worker Assignment and Balancing Problem. The motivation for this study comes from the designing of assembly lines in sheltered work centers for the disabled, where workers have different task execution times. In this context, the well-known training aspects associated with job rotation are particularly desired. We pr...