Track: Manufacturing Design and Servitisation

Abstract

efficiency with an optimum number of workstation for a constant cycle time. Three heuristic assembly line balancing algorithms known as “Kilbridge and Wester Column”, “Rank Positional Weight” and “Largest Candidate Rule” are applied to design this single model assembly line. Yamazumi chart is used to the visual representation of workload on each workstation. Best two solution models are then simulated in Arena to check the feasibility. By comparing analytical and simulation report one best solution model is recommended to implement. The evaluation of the proposed solution model shows that the production line efficiency increased from 49 percent to 77 percent, number of manpower reduced from 23 workers to 16 workers and provides more balanced workload on each worker. Therefore, this paper can contribute to meet the same amount of customer demand with a minimized operator cost by higher utilization of worker.