The car sequencing problem is to find feasible sequences of product variants requiring specific options while taking care of sequencing constraints. First, a branching scheme and constraint propagation algorithms for the computation of feasible sequences are provided. Second, an algorithm is...

The car sequencing problem is to find feasible sequences of product variants requiring specific options while taking care of sequencing constraints. First, a branching scheme and constraint propagation algorithms for the computation of feasible sequences are provided. Second, an algorithm is...

Mixed-model assembly lines are increasingly accepted in many industrial environments to meet the growing trend of greater product variability, diversification of customer demands, and shorter life cycles. In this research, a new mathematical model is presented considering balancing a mixed-model...

Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Basics on takt and flow - derivations from practice -- Chapter 3. Heijunka - fast as a tortoise -- Chapter 4. Variable Takt -- Chapter 5. Takt time groups at variable takt -- Chapter 6. Design-for-Tact and the ideal flow assembly -- Chapter 7. Mastering...