Using variable neighbourhood descent and genetic algorithms for sequencing mixed-model assembly systems in the footwear industry

This paper addresses a new Mixed-model Assembly Line Sequencing Problem in the Footwear industry. This problem emerges in a large company, which benefits from advanced automated stitching systems. However, these systems need to be managed and optimised. Operators with varied abilities operate machin...

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Main Author: José Soeiro Ferreira (author)
Other Authors: Parisa Sadeghi (author), Rui Diogo Rebelo (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2021
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10216/134704
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio-aberto.up.pt:10216/134704