The disassembly line balancing and modeling / Seamus McGovern, Surendra Gupta.

Author/creator McGovern, Seamus
Other author Gupta, Surendra M.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : McGraw-Hill,
Descriptionxix, 373 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Abstract "The definitive guide to the disassembly lineThe Disassembly Line: Balancing and Modeling provides in-depth information on this complex process essential to remanufacturing, recycling, and environmentally conscious manufacturing. This pioneering work offers efficient techniques required to solve problems involving the number of workstations required and the disassembly sequencing of end-of-life products on the disassembly line.In this book, the disassembly line balancing problem (DLBP) is described, defined mathematically, and illustrated by case studies. Combinatorial optimization methodologies are presented as solutions to the DLBP.<b>Coverage includes:</b> Graphical representations of products to be disassembled Computational complexity of combinatorial problems Description of the disassembly line and the mathematical model Computational complexity of the DLBP Combinatorial optimization searches Experimental instances Analytical methodologies Exhaustive search Genetic algorithm Ant colony optimization Greedy algorithm Greedy/adjacent element hill climbing hybrid Greedy/2-opt hybrid H-K heuristic Quantitative and qualitative comparative analysis This authoritative volume also covers product planning, line and facility design, sequencing and scheduling, inventory, just in time, revenue, and unbalanced lines"-- Provided by publisher.
Abstract "This unique resource comprehensively covers the disassembly line--a key component of remanufacturing, recycling, and environmentally conscious manufacturing, as well as reverse and closed-loop supply chains"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 349-361) and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2010042746
ISBN9780071622875 (hbk. : alk. paper)