International Journal of Production Research · 2002 · 268 citations · 26 references
EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringOperations ManagementProduction EngineeringProduction PlanningProduction SystemsAssemblyAssembly Line BalancingAssembly SystemsLine BalancingProduct OperationsProduct RecoveryDisassemblyDisassembly PlanningProduct Disassembly Planning
Disassembly lines are essential in product recovery for economical and regulatory reasons, especially when handling large products or many small items. This paper discusses the importance of disassembly lines, aiming to use resources efficiently and meet demand for recovered parts while addressing operational complications. The authors adapt assembly line balancing concepts to accommodate key disassembly factors, illustrating the approach with a concrete example. The example demonstrates how the modified balancing approach can be applied to a disassembly line.
There are several situations in a product recovery environment where products may be disassembled for economical and regulatory reasons. The disassembly line is perhaps the most suitable setting for disassembly of large products (consisting of numerous components) as well as small products received in large quantities. This paper discusses the importance of a disassembly line in product recovery. The objective of the disassembly line is to utilize the available resources as efficiently as possible while meeting the demand for recovered parts. However, there are many complicating matters that need to be considered to create an efficient disassembly line. Our primary goal is to discuss these issues and provide a better understanding of the complications and their effects on the disassembly line. We also demonstrate how some important factors in disassembly can be accommodated to balance a paced disassembly line by modifying the existing concept of assembly line balancing. An example is presented to illustrate the approach.
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