Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
acceptedVersion
Publication Date
2009
Abstract
U-lines have been adopted in many manufacturing settings as part of JIT implementation. In this paper, we examine the applicability of existing straight-line heuristics for obtaining a balance on a U-line. We modify 13 single-pass heuristics and study the effectiveness of various heuristics under different problem conditions. An extensive computational study is carried out to help identify the best heuristics. In addition, we compare recent U-line procedures with a single-pass heuristic using some literature problems. Based on a single-pass heuristic, we compare the configurations of a straight- and U-line. © 2009 The Society of Manufacturing Engineers.
Discipline
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Research Areas
Operations Management
Publication
Journal of Manufacturing Systems
Volume
28
Issue
1
First Page
28
Last Page
40
ISSN
0278-6125
Identifier
10.1016/j.jmsy.2009.05.001
Publisher
Elsevier
Citation
Balakrishnan, Jaydeep; CHENG, Chun Hung; HO, Kin Chuen; and YANG, Kum Khiong.
The Application of Single-Pass Heuristics for U-Lines. (2009). Journal of Manufacturing Systems. 28, (1), 28-40.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/lkcsb_research/1691
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Authors
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Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2009.05.001