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  1. 1. Assembly Line Balancing : Addressing the Theory-Practice Gap

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Christoffer Fink; [2023]
    Keywords : assembly line balancing; ALB; OptaPlanner;

    Abstract : The efficiency of an assembly line depends on how the different tasks are distributed among the work stations that make up the assembly line. Assigning the tasks to the stations is called assembly line balancing (ALB) and is an NP-hard optimization problem. READ MORE

  3. 2. Web-based Group Decision Support System for Solving Assembly Line Balancing Problems

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Hugo Pettersson; [2023]
    Keywords : decision support system; assembly line balancing; group decision support system; web-based decision support system;

    Abstract : In the automotive industry, assembly lines are used to produce vehicles. These assembly lines improve throughput, and need to be carefully planned. Planning, or balancing, an assembly line constitutes identifying precedence relationships between tasks in the assembly line, and assigning tasks to stations to fit some criteria. READ MORE

  4. 3. Developing a line balancing tool for reconfigurable manufacturing systems : A tool to support investment decisions

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Mohamed Elnourani Abdelmageed; Filip Skärin; [2021]
    Keywords : Reconfigurable manufacturing systems; Line balancing; Assembly lines; Case study;

    Abstract : Purpose - This thesis aims to developing a decision-making tool which fits in a reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS) milieu used to identify whether to introduce and produce a new product into an already existing assembly line or to invest in a new assembly line. To fulfil the purpose, four research questions were developed. READ MORE

  5. 4. Assembly flow design and process data digitalization for Process Industries : Flow and Line balancing with Simulation for Paper and Pulp Instruments with digital Information management

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Goushik Nattanmai Ganesh Babu; [2020]
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    Abstract : The ABB Lorentzen and Wettre in Kista produces Paper and Pulp Testing Instruments for Paper Mills worldwide. The unit has product range of over 140 instruments. In the production there is significantly longer throughput times compared to the demand takt in the assembly of instruments since they are working in a Fixed position layout. READ MORE

  6. 5. Development of an Assembly Setup and Investigation of Material Feeding Concepts for the Production of Construction Equipment Cabs

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Bhargav Kumar; [2020]
    Keywords : Line Balancing; Internal Logistics; Kitting; Mixed-model assembly line; Linjebalansering; Intern logistik; Kittning; Mixad-modellmonteringslinje;

    Abstract : Volvo CE at Hallsberg, Sweden is specialized in the production of cabs for construction equipment. The organization employs the one-line (mixed-model assembly) method, where cabs for different products are all assembled on the same main line. Operations on the main line are not standardized for all products. READ MORE