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Measuring the Objective Complexity of Assembly Workstations

Authors:
Luiza Zeltzer
Veronique Limère
El-Houssaine Aghezzaf
Hendrik Van Landeghem

Keywords: Complexity; Complexity Definition; Mixed-model Assembly Line

Abstract:
The large number of product variants, produced to satisfy customers, increases significantly the complexity of manufacturing systems. As a consequence, new approaches to deal with production processes are required. Because of the impact of complexity on productivity, it is in the first place important to understand what complexity is and what are its main drivers. Based on real data, a model is suggested to characterize workstations complexity. The model is presented and its validity and accuracy are discussed. This paper defines complexity in a production environment and it proposes an identifier for complex assembly workstations. This definition is able to characterize different manufacturing systems and to define a system as high complex or low complex.

Pages: 341 to 346

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2012

Publication date: June 24, 2012

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4529

ISBN: 978-1-61208-202-8

Location: Venice, Italy

Dates: from June 24, 2012 to June 29, 2012