A decision model for selecting parts feeding policies in assembly lines

Industrial Management and Data Systems

Volumn 115, Issue 6, 2015, Pages 974-1003

  Caputo, Antonio C ^a   Pelagagge, Pacifico M ^b   Salini, Paolo ^b  

^a ROMA TRE UNIVERSITY   (Italy)

^b UNIVERSITY OF L'AQUILA   (Italy)

Author keywords

Assembly lines parts feeding; Cost estimation; Just in time; Kitting; Line storage; Linear programming optimization

Indexed keywords

ASSEMBLY MACHINES; COST EFFECTIVENESS; COST ESTIMATING; FEEDING; INTEGER PROGRAMMING; JUST IN TIME PRODUCTION; PRODUCT DESIGN;

ASSEMBLY LINE; COST ESTIMATIONS; JUST IN TIME; KITTING; LINEAR PROGRAMMING OPTIMIZATION;

ASSEMBLY;

EID: 84933545169     PISSN: 02635577     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/IMDS-02-2015-0054     Document Type: Article

References (42)

1. Battini, A., Faccio, M., Persona, A. and Sgarbossa, F. (2009), "Design of the optimal feeding policy in an assembly system", International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 121 No. 1, pp. 233-254.
2. Boysen, N., Emde, S., Hoeck, M. and Kauderer, M. (2015), "Parts logistics in the automotive industry: decision problems, literature review and research agenda", European Journal of Operational Research, Vol. 242 No. 1, pp. 107-120.
3. Bozer, Y. A. and McGinnis, L. F. (1992), "Kitting versus line stocking: a conceptual framework and a descriptive model", International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 28 No. 1, pp. 1-19.
4. Brynzér, H. (1995), "Evaluation of kitting systems: implications for kitting systems design", licentiate thesis, Dept. of Transportation and Logistics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg.
5. Brynzér, H. and Johansson, M. I. (1995), "Design and performance of kitting and order picking systems", International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 41 Nos 1-3, pp. 115-125.
6. Caputo, A. C. and Pelagagge, P. M. (2008), "Analysis and optimization of assembly lines feeding policies", Proc. MITIP Conference, November 12-14, Prague.
7. Caputo, A. C. and Pelagagge, P. M. (2011), "A methodology for selecting assembly systems feeding policy", Industrial Management and Data Systems, Vol. 111 No. 1, pp. 84-112.
8. Caputo, A. C., Pelagagge, P. M. and Salini, P. (2010), "Genetic algorithm for optimal selection of feeding policies in assembly systems", Proc. 8th International Conference on Manufacturing Research ICMR10, September 14-16, Durham University, Durham.
9. Caputo, A. C., Pelagagge, P. M. and Salini, P. (2012), "A linear programming approach for optimal selection of feeding policies in assembly systems", Proc. EUROMA 4th Production & Operations Management World Conference, July 1-5, Amsterdam.
10. Caputo, A. C., Pelagagge, P. M. and Salini, P. (2013), "Analysis and optimization of assembly lines feeding policies", XVIII Summer School "Francesco Turco", September 11-13, Senigallia.
11. Caputo, A. C., Pelagagge, P. M. and Salini, P. (2015a), "A model for kitting operations planning", Assembly Automation, Vol. 35 No. 1, pp. 69-80.
12. Caputo, A. C., Pelagagge, P. M. and Salini, P. (2015b), "Planning models for continuous supply of parts in assembly systems", Assembly Automation, Vol. 35 No. 1, pp. 35-46.
13. Carlsson, O. and Hensvold, B. (2008), "Kitting in a high variation assembly line. A case study at Caterpillar BCP-E", master thesis, Lulea University of Technology, Lulea.
14. Cottyn, J., Govaert, T. and Van Landeghem, H. (2008), "Alternative line delivery strategies support a forklift free transition in a high product variety environment", Proc. HMS 2008:11th International Workshop on Harbor Maritime Multimodal Logistics Modeling and Simulation, pp. 55-60.
15. Ding, F. Y. (1992), "Kitting in JIT production: a kitting project at a tractor plant", IE Solutions, Vol. 24 No. 9, pp. 42-44.
16. Faccio, M. (2014), "The impact of production mix variations and models varieties on the parts-feeding policy selection in a JIT assembly system", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 72 Nos 1-4, pp. 543-560.
17. Field, KA. (1997), "Point-of use storage saves TI millions", Modern Materials Handling, Vol. 52 No. 7, pp. 42-44.
18. Fredriksson, P. (2006), "Operations and logistics issues in modular assembly processes: cases from the automotive sector"', Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 17 No. 2, pp. 168-186.
19. Govaert, T., Bauters, K., Limère, V. and Van Landeghem, H. (2011), "Forklift free factory: a case study of different transportation systems in the automotive industry", Proc. 9th Annual International Industrial Simulation Conference ISC2011, Centro Culturale Don Orione, Venice, Italy, June 6-8.
20. Hanson, R. (2009), "On the options available in the design of in-plant materials supply systems", Licentiate Thesis Report No. L2009:031, Department of Technology Management and Economics Division of Logistics and Transportation, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg.
21. Hanson, R. (2012), "In-plant materials supply: supporting the choice between kitting and continuous supply", PhD thesis, Department of Technology Management and Economics Division of Logistics and Transportation, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg.
22. Hanson, R. and Brolin, A. (2012), "A comparison of kitting and continuous supply in in-plant materials supply", International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 51 No. 4, pp. 979-992.
23. Hanson, R. and Finnsgård, C. (2014), "Impact of unit load size on in-plant material supply efficiency", International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 147, Part A, pp. 46-52.
24. Henderson, R. and Kiran, A. S. (1993), "Kitting elimination supports just-in-time principles", Industrial Engineering, Vol. 25 No. 3, pp. 46-48.
25. Hua, S. Y. and Johnson, D. J. (2010), "Research issues on factors influencing the choice of kitting versus line stocking", International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 48 No. 3, pp. 779-800.
26. Jainury, S. M., Ramli, R., Ab Rahman, M. N. and Omar, A. (2014), "Integrated set parts supply system in a mixed-model assembly line", Computers & Industrial Engineering, Vol. 75, September, pp. 266-273.
27. Johansson, E. (2009), "Information management for materials supply systems design", International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 47 No. 8, pp. 2217-2229.
28. Johansson, E. and Johansson, M. I. (2006), "Materials supply systems in product development projects", International Journal of Operation and Production Management, Vol. 26 No. 4, pp. 371-393.
29. Johansson, E., Bellgran, M. and Johansson, M. I. (2006), "Evaluation of materials supply systems during product development projects", International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 44 No. 5, pp. 903-917.
30. Kilic, H. S. and Durmusoglu, M. B. (2012), "Design of kitting system in lean-based assembly lines", Assembly Automation, Vol. 32 No. 3, pp. 226-234.
31. Kilic, S. H. and Durmusoglu, B. M. (2015), "Advances in assembly line parts feeding policies: a literature review", Assembly Automation, Vol. 35 No. 1, pp. 57-68.
32. Limère, V. and Van Landeghem, H. (2008), "A decision model for line feeding", Proc. 22nd National Conference of the Belgian Operations Research Society, January 16-18, Brussels.
33. Limère, V. and Van Landeghem, H. (2009), "Cost model for parts supply in automotive industry", Proc. 16th European Concurrent Engineering Conference (ECEC'2009), April 15-17, Brugge.
34. Limère, V., De Cock, K. and Aghezzaf, E.-H. (2013), "Generic simulation model for assembly line supply", Proc. 11th Annual Industrial Simulation Conference, pp. 192-197.
35. Limère, V., Van Landeghem, H. and Goetschalckx, M. (2015), "A decision model for kitting and line stocking with variable operator walking distances", Assembly Automation, Vol. 35 No. 1, pp. 47-56.
36. Limère, V., Van Landeghem, H., Goetschalckx, M., Aghezzaf, E. H. and McGinnis, L. F. (2012), "Optimising part feeding in the automotive assembly industry: deciding between kitting and line stocking", International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 50 No. 15, pp. 4046-4060.
37. Medbo, L. (1999), "Material kitting system design", working paper, Department of Transportation and Logistics, Chalmers University of Technology, Goteborg.
38. Sali, M., Sahin, E. and Patchong, A. (2015), "An empirical assessment of the performances of three line feeding modes used in the automotive sector: line stocking vs kitting vs sequencing", International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 53 No. 5, pp. 1439-1459.
39. Sohal, A. S. (1997), "Manufacturing reorganization at Varian Australia: a case study on valueadded management", Technovation, Vol. 17 No. 6, pp. 329-339.
40. Vijaya Ramnath, B. (2010), "Development of lean kitting model for automotive industry", PhD thesis, Anna University, Chennai.
41. Vijaya Ramnath, B., Elanchezhian, C. and Kesavan, R. (2010), "Suitability assessment of lean kitting assembly through fuzzy based simulation model", International Journal of Computer Applications, Vol. 4 No. 1, pp. 25-31.
42. Wänström, C. and Medbo, L. (2008), "The impact of materials feeding design on assembly process performance", Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 20 No. 1, pp. 30-51.