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Optimising and simulating the assembly line balancing problem in a motorcycle manufacturing company: a case study

Pablo Cortés Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Seville, Camino de los Descubrimientos, s/n, E-41092, Seville, SpainCorrespondence[email protected]
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Luis Onieva Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Seville, Camino de los Descubrimientos, s/n, E-41092, Seville, Spain
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José Guadix Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Seville, Camino de los Descubrimientos, s/n, E-41092, Seville, Spain
Pages 3637-3656 | Received 16 Jan 2009, Accepted 24 Mar 2009, Published online: 10 Jun 2009

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