Journal article
A knowledge based method for designing precedence networks and performing job allocation in line balancing
Computers & industrial engineering, v 18(3), pp 351-364
1990
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Abstract
Line balancing is a critical task in the manufacturing setting. A balanced line is a key prerequisite for the efficient operation of a manufacturer engaged in mass production. This activity is supported both by the experience of product planners and production managers and increasingly efficient computer algorithms for performing the job allocation subtask. This paper proposes a set of knowledge based methods for increasing the overall effectiveness of existing decision aids for line balancing. The three areas which are the focus of knowledge based support include the development of the precedence network diagram; the selection of a suitable job allocation algorithm; and the implementation of the job allocation solution. The knowledge based system will provide expertise to the involved managers for the purpose of improving the overall efficiency of line balancing.
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- Title
- A knowledge based method for designing precedence networks and performing job allocation in line balancing
- Creators
- Bay Arinze - Drexel UniversityFariborz Partovi - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Computers & industrial engineering, v 18(3), pp 351-364
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Decision Sciences (and Management Information Systems)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:A1990DU48800011
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0025686790
- Other Identifier
- 991019173755204721
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