In this paper, the recent applications and advances of Migrating Birds Optimization (MBO)
algorithm are reviewed. The MBO originated from the V flight shape of the migrating birds in …

In the design phase of assembly lines, the harmonization of the frequently conflicting
ergonomic and economic objectives is particularly important to enable both humane and …

Assembly line balancing considering regular production and preventive maintenance
scenarios (ALBP_RP/PM) is a new and effective way to simultaneously handle the assembly …

Nowadays, many manufacturing and service industries prefer to share resources such as
facilities and workers to cooperatively perform tasks, which can efficiently improve resource …

The allocation of workers with diverse skills on assembly stations significantly impacts the
efficiency of aircraft final assembly (AFA). In a real-life assembly process, workers are …

In recent years, human workers in manual assembly lines are increasingly being supported
by the deployment of complementary technology. Collaborative robots (or cobots) represent …

In today's competitive world, assembly lines are one of the most important industrial
manufacturing systems, which can accommodate the massive increase in customer …

In real life, some situations such as demand fluctuations, changes in product structure, and
workstation failures affect the existing balance of assembly lines, resulting in the need for …

This paper proposes new algorithms for the assembly line balancing problem with
hierarchical worker assignment (ALBHW). The ALBHW appears in real industrial contexts …

Given the Industry 5.0 trend towards human-centric and resilient industries, workers
continue to be considered as a valuable and irreplaceable resource. Human–robot …