International Journal of Production Research, Volume 55, Issue 24 (2017)

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International Journal of Production Research, Volume 55, Issue 24 (2017)

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Assessment of manual assembly complexity: a theoretical and empirical comparison of two methods
Ann-Christine Falck, Malin Tarrar, Sandra Mattsson, Lina Andersson, Mikael Rosenqvist & Rikard Söderberg
Pages: 7237-7250
Published online: 25 May 2017
AbstractforAssessment of manual assembly complexity: a theoretical and empirical comparison of two methods | Full Text | References | PDF (949 KB)
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Controlling work in process during semiconductor assembly and test operations
Chuwen Zhang, Jonathan F. Bard & Rodolfo Chacon
Pages: 7251-7275
Published online: 09 Jun 2017
AbstractforControlling work in process during semiconductor assembly and test operations | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Multi-job production systems: definition, problems, and product-mix performance portrait of serial lines
Pooya Alavian, Peter Denno & Semyon M. Meerkov
Pages: 7276-7301
Published online: 28 Jun 2017
AbstractforMulti-job production systems: definition, problems, and product-mix performance portrait of serial lines | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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An improved gravitational search algorithm for profit-oriented partial disassembly line balancing problem
Yaping Ren, Daoyuan Yu, Chaoyong Zhang, Guangdong Tian, Leilei Meng & Xiaoqiang Zhou
Pages: 7302-7316
Published online: 03 Jul 2017
AbstractforAn improved gravitational search algorithm for profit-oriented partial disassembly line balancing problem | Full Text | References | PDF (715 KB)
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An optimal algorithm for selective disassembly sequencing with sequence-dependent set-ups  in parallel disassembly environment
Hyung-Won Kim & Dong-Ho Lee
Pages: 7317-7333
Published online: 21 Jun 2017
AbstractforAn optimal algorithm for selective disassembly sequencing with sequence-dependent set-ups  in parallel disassembly environment | Full Text | References | PDF (2.7 MB)
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The type-II assembly line rebalancing problem considering stochastic task learning
Yuchen Li
Pages: 7334-7355
Published online: 06 Jul 2017
AbstractforThe type-II assembly line rebalancing problem considering stochastic task learning | Full Text | References | PDF (892.3 KB)
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Reducing energy consumption in serial production lines with Bernoulli reliability machines
Wen Su, Xiaolei Xie, Jingshan Li, Li Zheng & Shaw C. Feng
Pages: 7356-7379
Published online: 13 Jul 2017
AbstractforReducing energy consumption in serial production lines with Bernoulli reliability machines | Full Text | References | PDF (602.2 KB)
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A matheuristic for workforce planning with employee learning and stochastic demand
Silviya Valeva, Mike Hewitt & Barrett W. Thomas
Pages: 7380-7397
Published online: 14 Jul 2017
AbstractforA matheuristic for workforce planning with employee learning and stochastic demand | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB)
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Dynamic programming and mixed integer programming based algorithms for the online glass cutting problem with defects and production targets
Bahadır Durak & Dilek Tuzun Aksu
Pages: 7398-7411
Published online: 19 Jul 2017
AbstractforDynamic programming and mixed integer programming based algorithms for the online glass cutting problem with defects and production targets | Full Text | References | PDF (815.5 KB) | Supplemental
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A comparison of piecewise linear programming formulations for stochastic disassembly line balancing
F. Tevhide Altekin
Pages: 7412-7434
Published online: 25 Jul 2017
AbstractforA comparison of piecewise linear programming formulations for stochastic disassembly line balancing | Full Text | References | PDF (443.3 KB)
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Studying unbalanced workload and buffer allocation of production systems using multi-objective optimisation
Amos H.C. Ng, Sabry Shaaban & Jacob Bernedixen
Pages: 7435-7451
Published online: 09 Aug 2017
AbstractforStudying unbalanced workload and buffer allocation of production systems using multi-objective optimisation | Full Text | References | PDF (4 MB)
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Preventing ergonomic risks with integrated planning on assembly line balancing and parts feeding
Daria Battini, Martina Calzavara, Alena Otto & Fabio Sgarbossa
Pages: 7452-7472
Published online: 22 Aug 2017
AbstractforPreventing ergonomic risks with integrated planning on assembly line balancing and parts feeding | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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A control theoretical modelling for velocity tuning of the conveyor belt in a dynamic mixed-model assembly line
H. Mosadegh, S.M.T. Fatemi Ghomi & G.A. Süer
Pages: 7473-7495
Published online: 06 Sep 2017
AbstractforA control theoretical modelling for velocity tuning of the conveyor belt in a dynamic mixed-model assembly line | Full Text | References | PDF (3.8 MB)
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The evaluation of an elementary virtual training system for manual assembly
Steven Hoedt, Arno Claeys, Hendrik Van Landeghem & Johannes Cottyn
Pages: 7496-7508
Published online: 11 Sep 2017
AbstractforThe evaluation of an elementary virtual training system for manual assembly | Full Text | References | PDF (510.3 KB)
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Productivity improvement through a sequencing generalised assignment in an assembly line system
Seyed-Esmaeil Moussavi, Morad Mahdjoub & Olivier Grunder
Pages: 7509-7523
Published online: 25 Sep 2017
AbstractforProductivity improvement through a sequencing generalised assignment in an assembly line system | Full Text | References | PDF (753.8 KB)
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IT in lean-based manufacturing industries: systematic literature review and research issues
Cláudia Pinho & Luis Mendes
Pages: 7524-7540
Published online: 04 Oct 2017
AbstractforIT in lean-based manufacturing industries: systematic literature review and research issues | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Minimising maximum tardiness in assembly flowshops with setup times
Asiye Aydilek, Harun Aydilek & Ali Allahverdi
Pages: 7541-7565
Published online: 12 Oct 2017
AbstractforMinimising maximum tardiness in assembly flowshops with setup times | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Data envelopment analysis with multiple modes of functioning. Application to reconfigurable manufacturing systems
Sebastián Lozano, Gabriel Villa & Ignacio Eguía
Pages: 7566-7583
Published online: 23 Oct 2017
AbstractforData envelopment analysis with multiple modes of functioning. Application to reconfigurable manufacturing systems | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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