An assembly line design and construction for a small manufacturing company
Abstract
Purpose
This study seeks to present a simple assembly line design and its balance for a low‐volume manufacturing company.
Design/methodology/approach
The study presents experiences with the design and implementation of a simple assembly line. The implementation concerns three aspects; design and construction of the assembly line, the assembly analysis of the product, and then balancing of the line. It also discusses construction and implementation difficulties of this tactical tool in the case company.
Findings
The study presents some outcomes from the design, implementation, and balancing of an assembly line for SMEs.
Research limitations/implications
The study is limited by the case company and its experience.
Practical implications
This study is not pure theoretical study, it has application stages for industry, and it provides some real interface for the people from SMEs.
Originality/value
The approach has an original value in respect of implementation of assembly line for a small manufacturing company which has many limitations.
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Citation
Yaman, R. (2008), "An assembly line design and construction for a small manufacturing company", Assembly Automation, Vol. 28 No. 2, pp. 163-172. https://doi.org/10.1108/01445150810863743
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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