In the two-sided mixed-model assembly line, there is a process of installing two single stations

in each position left and right of the assembly line with the combining of the product model.

The main aim of this paper is to develop a new mathematical model for the mixed model

two-sided assembly line balancing (MTALB) generally occurs in plants producing large-sized

high-volume products such as buses or trucks.

According to the literature review, authors focus on research gap that indicate in MTALB

problem, minimize the length of the line play crucial role in industry space optimization.In

this paper, the proposed mathematical model is applied to solve benchmark problems of

two-sided mixed-model assembly line balancing problem to maximize the workload on each

workstation which tends to increase the compactness in the beginning workstations which

also helps to minimize the length of the line.

Since the problem is well known as np-hard problem benchmark problem is solved using

a branch and bound algorithm on lingo 17.0 solver and based on the computational results,

station line effectiveness and efficiency that is obtained by reducing the length of the line in

mated stations of the assembly line is increased.

This paper aims to enhance the productivity of a chilled beef production line by comparing two techniques; standard time calculation and simulation. The best improvement method was obtained using the work-study principle, a network diagram, and bottleneck identification. Two methods for improvement are proposed based on the ECRS, the Theory of Constraint (TOC), and line balancing concepts. A simulation model is developed to mimic the actual production line. The simulation results are verified, validated, and compared. Some workstations were combined, and the allocation of the workers was arranged. The present production line efficiency was 46.21%, which increased to 67.09% and 79.71% from the suggested methods. It showed that using the standard time calculation gives a different result from the simulation. In summary, the simulation model along with the application of TOC and ECRS, provides accurate information and improves overall productivity.

This paper presents the concept and methodology for the designing of a “tree-shaped” production line. The concept is a result of the search for production unit organization that meets the Lean Production assumptions, i.e. focusing on lead time (throughput time) shortening with simultaneous ability of use in conditions of varied product range. The varied product range characterized by lower technological-organizational similarity when compared to “Ushaped” units typical for Lean Production. The paper presents an algorithm for the designing of a “tree-shaped” production line and examples of its application. The designed unit underwent evaluation according to the criteria preferred by Lean Manufacturing experts. The designed production unit achieved results confirming the effectiveness of the proposed concept for the analysed sets of input data on the product range and production capacities.