Fedtke, Stefan; Boysen, Nils; Schumacher, Patrick - In: OR Spectrum 45 (2023) 3, pp. 717-758
An efficient part feeding is among the top challenges of many mass producers applying mixed-model assembly lines, for instance, in the automotive industry. This paper introduces a novel part feeding policy applied by a large German assembly plant for car engines: In-line kitting. Under this...