A New Approach for Mixed-Model Assembly Line Sequencing

Masoud Rabbani, Alireza Rahimi-Vahed (), Babak Javadi and Reza Tavakkoli-Moghaddam
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Masoud Rabbani: University of Tehran
Alireza Rahimi-Vahed: University of Tehran
Babak Javadi: University of Tehran
Reza Tavakkoli-Moghaddam: University of Tehran

A chapter in Operations Research Proceedings 2006, 2007, pp 169-174 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a fuzzy goal programming approach for solving a multi-objective mixed- model assembly line sequencing problem in a just-in-time production system. A mixed-model assembly line is a type of production line that is capable of diversified small lot production and is able to respond promptly to sudden demand changes for a variety of models. Determining the sequence of introducing models to such an assembly line is of particular importance for the efficient implementation of just-in-time (JIT) systems. In this paper, we consider three objectives, simultaneously: minimizing total utility work, total production rate variation, and total setup cost. Because of existence conflicting objectives, we propose a fuzzy goal programming based approach to solve the model. This approach is constructed based on the desirability of decision maker (DM) and tolerances considered on goal values. To illustrate the behavior of the proposed model, some of instances are solved optimally and computational results reported.

Keywords: Assembly Line; Sequencing Problem; Fuzzy Goal; Fuzzy Goal Programming; Fuzzy Goal Programming Approach (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-69995-8_28

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