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...