Machine Group Balancing: An Industrial Case

Alice Berthier1, Alice Yalaoui2, Hicham Chehade3, Farouk Yalaoui2, Lionel Amodeo2, Guillaume Coquelet4

  • 1Université de Technologie de Troyes
  • 2University of Technology of Troyes
  • 3Opta LP
  • 4Petit Bateau

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15:52 - 16:14 | Wed 28 Aug | 002 | WeBT2.2

Session: Modeling and Optimization Methods for Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Systems - II

Abstract

This paper presents a problem from the textile industry wich consists of designing the layout of a knitting workshop. Machine groups are created to balance the operators' workload and the layout is designed to create group cells. New models are proposed in this paper with two approaches. The first is an aggregated model and the second one proposes a two-step sequential method. The two models were implemented using CPLEX-ILOG software and compared to provide preliminary results. Future directions for research are outlined to further address this issue. © 2019 IFAC