Biomechanical exposure of industrial workers – Influence of automation process
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ergon.2018.04.002
Abstract: Abstract Automated processes in industry have been implemented in order to get higher production rates, but our knowledge about their effects on physical exposure of the workers is still limited. Muscular load, postures, and movements… read more here.
Keywords: production; line; automation; exposure ... See more keywords
Identifying Bottlenecks in Serial Production Lines with Geometric Machines: Indicators and Rules
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2017.08.2217
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, we develop a practical decision making tool to analyze and detect system bottlenecks for serial production lines with multiple Geometric machines and finite buffers. Systematic approaches are investigated to quantify the… read more here.
Keywords: serial production; production; geometric machines; production lines ... See more keywords
Performance analysis and optimisation of Bernoulli serial production lines with dynamic real-time bottleneck identification and mitigation
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DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2021.2019343
Abstract: With the rapid advances of Industry 4.0 technologies, developing rigorous, model-based algorithms for production system performance metrics calculation, control, and optimization has become a critical task to inject intelligence into the smart manufacturing practice, thus… read more here.
Keywords: production; production lines; policy; real time ... See more keywords
The buffer allocation problem in production lines: Formulations, solution methods, and instances
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DOI: 10.1080/24725854.2018.1442031
Abstract: Abstract Flow production lines with finite buffer capacities are used in practice for mass production, e.g., in the automotive and food industries. The decision regarding the allocation of buffer capacities to mitigate throughput losses from… read more here.
Keywords: production; production lines; buffer allocation; solution methods ... See more keywords
Implementing an integrated maintenance management system for monitoring production lines: a case study for biscuit industry
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DOI: 10.1108/jqme-06-2020-0049
Abstract: PurposeThis study provides a unique integrated diagnosis system to investigate the causes of low productivity, profitability, machinery health conditions and wear severity of medium-size biscuit industry assets in Taiz, Yemen.Design/methodology/approachThe evaluation is based on an… read more here.
Keywords: system; production; maintenance; production lines ... See more keywords
Energy and Productivity Analysis in Serial Production Lines With Setups
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2022.3177297
Abstract: Green manufacturing is of significant importance to meet the strategic goals of carbon peak and carbon neutral. Reducing energy consumption in manufacturing plays a critical role to achieve green objectives, particularly for production lines with… read more here.
Keywords: energy productivity; energy; production; production lines ... See more keywords
Optimal buffer allocation for serial production lines using heuristic search algorithms: a comparative study
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DOI: 10.1504/ijise.2019.102473
Abstract: The buffer allocation problem (BAP) is one of the major optimisation problems faced by production system designers. BAP is widely studied in the literature since buffers have a great impact on efficiency of production lines.… read more here.
Keywords: production; production lines; heuristic search; buffer allocation ... See more keywords