Systematic data generation and test design for solution algorithms on the example of SALBPGen for assembly line balancing

A Otto, C Otto, A Scholl - European Journal of Operational Research, 2013 - Elsevier
Recently, the importance of correctly designed computational experiments for testing
algorithms has been a subject of extended discussions. Whenever real-world data is …

[HTML][HTML] Multi-objective optimization of mixed-model assembly lines incorporating musculoskeletal risks assessment using digital human modeling

A Nourmohammadi, AHC Ng, M Fathi… - CIRP Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract In line with Industry 5.0, ergonomic factors have recently received more attention in
balancing assembly lines to enhance the human-centric aspect. Meanwhile, today's mass …

Digital ergonomics: an evaluation framework for the ergonomic risk assessment of heterogeneous workers

M Caterino, M Rinaldi, M Fera - International Journal of Computer …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
In the era of smart factories, digital twin may be a key for improving ergonomics analyses
related to manual assembly activities. The use of digital technologies can help in bypassing …

Optimization-based biomechanical lifting models for manual material handling: A comprehensive review

R Zaman, A Arefeen, J Quarnstrom… - Proceedings of the …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Lifting is a main task for manual material handling (MMH), and it is also associated with
lower back pain. There are many studies in the literature on predicting lifting strategies …

Fuzzy multi-objective model for assembly line balancing with ergonomic risks consideration

R Ozdemir, I Sarigol, S AlMutairi, S AlMeea… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
The main motivation behind the improvement of manufacturing systems is that they are
competing for a larger share and better image in the market. Many manufacturing systems …

ErgoALWABP: a multiple-rule based constructive randomized search algorithm for solving assembly line worker assignment and balancing problem under ergonomic …

SD Akyol, A Baykasoğlu - Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 2019 - Springer
This paper proposes a new type of assembly line worker assignment and balancing problem
(ALWABP) which considers ergonomic risks. ALWABP occurs when task times vary …

Reducing ergonomic risks by job rotation scheduling

A Otto, A Scholl - OR spectrum, 2013 - Springer
The proverb “a change is as good as a rest” expresses one of the main advantages of job
rotation. In this article, we examine ways to set-up effective job rotation schedules that …

Ergonomic workplace design in the fast pick area

A Otto, N Boysen, A Scholl, R Walter - Or Spectrum, 2017 - Springer
The aging society in many developed countries has made an ergonomic workplace design
to an important topic among researchers and practitioners alike. We investigate the …

Enhanced multi-Hoffmann heuristic for efficiently solving real-world assembly line balancing problems in automotive industry

J Sternatz - European Journal of Operational Research, 2014 - Elsevier
In production systems of automobile manufacturers, multi-variant products are assembled on
paced final assembly lines. The assignment of operations to workplaces and workers deter …

The joint line balancing and material supply problem

J Sternatz - International Journal of Production Economics, 2015 - Elsevier
In production systems of automobile manufacturers multi-variant products are assembled on
paced mixed-model assembly lines, which have to be supplied by a lean in-house logistic …