In the research on production economics, line balancing is an intensively studied
combinatorial optimisation problem. In our previous comprehensive survey on line …

BACKGROUND: Worldwide ageing and thus, workforce ageing, is a concern for both
developed and developing nations. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the current research was to …

The wide interest of research and industry in the human–robot interaction (HRI) related
topics is proportional to the increased productivity and flexibility of the production lines, as it …

In this paper, a tree-like structure of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) is proposed to
describe the Performance Measurement System (PMS) of a lean production system. The …

The competitiveness of modern manufacturing systems is based on a high production rate
and a high level of flexibility. Despite the high level of automation achieved in production …

The continuous increase of competitiveness pushes each company to review its production
processes in order to minimise as much as possible the costs and maximising customer …

This paper proposes a model for managing a packaging process of small products at a
production line. The aim of the paper is to determine the optimal size of a box the products …

In manufacturing companies, cognitive processing is required from assembly workers to
perform correct and timely assembly of complex products, often with varied specifications …

The ageing of populations worldwide has implications for workforces in developed
countries, and labour shortages have increasingly become a political concern. Governments …

Sustainable production includes economic, environmental, and social aspects. However,
social sustainability has received less attention, especially compared to the economic …