Journal article
The stochastic U‐line balancing problem
Abstract
Abstract A U‐line arranges tasks around a U‐shaped production line and organizes them into stations that can cross from one side of the line to the other. In addition to improving visibility and communication between operators on the line, which facilitates problem‐solving and quality improvement, U‐lines can reduce the total number of operators required on the line and make rebalancing the line easier compared to the traditional, straight …
Authors
Guerriero F; Miltenburg J
Journal
Naval Research Logistics, Vol. 50, No. 1, pp. 31–57
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
February 2003
DOI
10.1002/nav.10043
ISSN
0894-069X