Assembly Line Balancing using Simulation in Manufacturing Industry

Conference: Recent Trends in Information Processing, Computing, Electrical and Electronics
Author(s): Nikhil Dwivedi, Sourabh Khare, Ajay Pandey Year: 2017
Grenze ID: 02.IPCEE.2017.1.19 Page: 108-111

Abstract

The design of assembly lines for mass production is the leveling of the work load across all operations; Assembly\nline will likely have many work stations with varied tasks and work contents. Manufacturing is dependent on the time each\ntask takes, and the number of staff available and their skill level, machine capacity is also an important consideration. With\nso many different and potentially conflicting requirements the outcomes of line balancing, can be difficult to predict.\nSimulation software can help manufacturers to test and implement a well-balanced line that has the flexibility to achieve\ndesire output. Using line balancing simulation, manufacturers can identify system bottlenecks, test production schedules, and\nevaluate the impact of design and scheduling decisions, such as buffering requirements and product mix.

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