A Comprehensive Review: Analysing the Pros and Cons of Assembly Line Balancing Methods

Authors

  • Aida Husna Ahmad Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Shahrul Azmir Osman Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Saliza Azlina Osman Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Mohd Faris Afiq Mohd Azhar Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Mohd Hazrein Jamaludin Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Haziq Asyraaf Abu Bakar Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Muhammad Izzuan Abd Rahman Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Tay Sin Kiat Intec Precision Engineering Sdn. Bhd, Kawasan Perindustrian Nusa Gemilang, 79200 Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.44.2.7288

Keywords:

Assembly line balancing, Line balancing method, Manufacturing processes

Abstract

Assembly line balancing plays a crucial role in optimizing production efficiency and resource utilization in manufacturing processes. Assembly line balancing helps to counter problems that occurred in the production industry such as uneven task distribution, bottlenecks, idle time, complexity, and time constraints. This review paper provides a comprehensive analysis of different methods used in assembly line balancing. The study includes exact methods, heuristics methods, meta-heuristics methods, simulation approach and queuing concept. The advantages and disadvantages of each method are examined, taking into account factors such as solution quality, computational complexity, flexibility, and applicability to different production environments. The review highlights the strengths and limitations of each method, allowing researchers and practitioners to gain insight into their suitability for specific scenarios depending on different criteria. Overall, this review serves as a valuable resource for understanding the different approaches and choosing appropriate methods to optimize assembly line balance in different manufacturing environments.

Author Biographies

Aida Husna Ahmad, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

aidahusnaahmad@gmail.com

Shahrul Azmir Osman, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

shahrula@uthm.edu.my

Saliza Azlina Osman, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

salizaz@uthm.edu.my

Mohd Faris Afiq Mohd Azhar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

gd220036@student.uthm.edu.my

Mohd Hazrein Jamaludin, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

gd220041@student.uthm.edu.my

Haziq Asyraaf Abu Bakar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

gd220038@student.uthm.edu.my

Muhammad Izzuan Abd Rahman, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

gd220034@student.uthm.edu.my

Tay Sin Kiat, Intec Precision Engineering Sdn. Bhd, Kawasan Perindustrian Nusa Gemilang, 79200 Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia

salesmy1@inteceng.com.my

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Published

2024-04-11

How to Cite

Aida Husna Ahmad, Osman, S. A., Saliza Azlina Osman, Mohd Faris Afiq Mohd Azhar, Mohd Hazrein Jamaludin, Haziq Asyraaf Abu Bakar, Muhammad Izzuan Abd Rahman, & Tay Sin Kiat. (2024). A Comprehensive Review: Analysing the Pros and Cons of Assembly Line Balancing Methods. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 44(2), 72–88. https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.44.2.7288

Issue

Vol. 44 No. 2: February (2025)

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