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Multi-objective mixed-model parallel assembly line balancing with a fuzzy adaptive biogeography-based algorithm

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  • Parames Chutima
  • Nutthachai Yothaboriban

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Parallel assembly lines (PALs) typify a production facility comprising of two or more straight assembly lines arranged in parallel to assemble similar products or different models of the same product. The configuration of PALs poses new challenges for the optimal design of the lines since the efficacy of the assembly system can be improved by combining stations of adjacent lines when balancing them. As a consequence, the multi-objective mixed-model parallel assembly line balancing problem is addressed in this paper. The hierarchical objectives to be optimised include: 1) minimising number of workstations; 2) minimising number of stations; 3) simultaneously minimising workload variation and maximising work-relatedness. The fuzzy BBO (F-BBO) algorithm is developed to tackle this problem and its performances are evaluated against several well-known algorithms under different instances of benchmark problems. The experimental results show that the solution quality of the proposed F-BBO is significantly better than the contestant algorithms.

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  • Parames Chutima & Nutthachai Yothaboriban, 2017. "Multi-objective mixed-model parallel assembly line balancing with a fuzzy adaptive biogeography-based algorithm," International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 26(1), pages 90-132.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijisen:v:26:y:2017:i:1:p:90-132
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    1. Battaïa, Olga & Dolgui, Alexandre, 2022. "Hybridizations in line balancing problems: A comprehensive review on new trends and formulations," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 250(C).
    2. Suchada Rianmora & Kulayuk Poulpanich, 2022. "Concept Development in a Walking Assistive Device: Offset Handle With a Small Base Area," International Journal of Knowledge and Systems Science (IJKSS), IGI Global, vol. 13(1), pages 1-39, January.

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