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In this chapter, assembly lines are introduced and described comparing their features to other production layout organizations. The contextual characteristics of the automotive industry are described, along with their repercussions on the design and operation of assembly lines.
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Stall Sikora, C.G. (2022). Design and Operation of Assembly Lines. In: Assembly-Line Balancing under Demand Uncertainty. Gabler Theses. Springer Gabler, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-36282-9_2
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