A mathematical programming procedure for equipment selection and system evaluation in programmable assembly
- 1 December 1979
- conference paper
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Vol. 2, 531-536
- https://doi.org/10.1109/cdc.1979.270236
Abstract
A math programming model is formulated for selecting assembly stations and assigning operations to these stations so as to satisfy a production volume requirement at minimum system cost. A branch-and-bound algorithm, coupled with a subgradient optimization procedure, is proposed. The model and algorithm are demonstrated by example on a system design problem for assembling automobile alternators. The model is applicable to many kinds of manufacturing systems.Keywords
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