An optimal concurrent design and loading strategy for a flexible assembly line system: to control the bottleneck

1994 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 156-165
Author(s):  
Behanam Pourbabai
Keyword(s):  
Assembly Line ◽  
Concurrent Design ◽  
Line System ◽  
Flexible Assembly ◽  
Flexible Assembly Line

Production Pulling and Line Feeding Service for Automotive Assembly

2013 ◽  
Vol 579-580 ◽  
pp. 325-330
Author(s):  
Yu Zheng ◽  
Chang Peng He ◽  
Li Xue
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Assembly Line ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Feeding Strategies ◽  
Flexible Assembly ◽  
Automotive Assembly ◽  
Automotive Production ◽  
Flexible Assembly Line ◽  
Material Line

With the large scale automotive production and high flexible assembly line, the OEMs have the new challenge on real-time material replenishment. This paper analyzes the current research and application on material replenishment model, line feeding strategies, and distribution control. A TPL based assembly line feeding service frame is proposed. The mode, calculation logic and service flow of material line feeding are discussed in detail. The application results shows that it can satisfy the assembly line real-time material replenishment requirements, reduce the inventory by the line, and further balance the volatility of production material pulling. And through it, the TPL also expands its value-added service content.

Design Method of Kitting System in Flexible Assembly Line Based Manufacturing for Mass Customisation Adaptation

2015 ◽  
Vol 1134 ◽  
pp. 243-248
Author(s):  
Wan Ahmad Najmuddin Wan Saidin ◽  
Mohd Azam Musa ◽  
Nazrul Idzham Kasim ◽  
M.H. Norhidayah ◽  
Siti Solehah Ramli
Keyword(s):  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Material Handling ◽  
Assembly Line ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Flexible Assembly ◽  
Sorting Process ◽  
Feeding Process ◽  
Cost Efficient ◽  
Flexible Assembly Line ◽  
Part Feeding

This paper describes the design method of kitting systems for variant engine assembly, which contribute to performance of parts assembly flexibility and efficiency. The need for efficient material handling part delivery is higher especially in automotive industry due to extensive product customisation and the small area to keep all the necessary parts at the assembly line. The paper focuses on the suitability of design KS in the essence of reliability, safety and ergonomics of workers. Relatively, the design consider the flexibility of the kit process in engine assembly parts with regard to performance measurement resulting in overall efficiency and accuracy of production line. Associated with Lean approach, KS provide an essential outcome required that avert a non value adding activities to take place in assembly line. It is believed that the findings of this study will provide an optimum efficiency of part feeding process between variant parts model. In particular, KS is cost efficient when extensive sorting process, parts model misplaced and lack of space can be avoided.

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