Binary fuzzy goal programming approach to single model straight and U-shaped assembly line balancing

Yakup Kara*, Turan Paksoy, Ching Ter Chang

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Assembly line balancing generally requires a set of acceptable solutions to the several conflicting objectives. In this study, a binary fuzzy goal programming approach is applied to assembly line balancing. Models for balancing straight and U-shaped assembly lines with fuzzy goals (the number of workstations and cycle time goals) are proposed. The binary fuzzy goal programming models are solved using the methodology introduced by Chang [Chang, C.T., 2007. Binary fuzzy goal programming. European Journal of Operational Research 180 (1), 29-37]. An illustrative example is presented to demonstrate the validity of the proposed models and to compare the performance of straight and U-shaped line configurations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)335-347
Number of pages13
JournalEuropean Journal of Operational Research
Volume195
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 01 06 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Assembly line balancing
  • Binary fuzzy goal programming
  • U-shaped assembly lines

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