Optimisation of line configuration and balancing for reconfigurable transfer lines considering demand uncertainty

Reconfigurable transfer lines (RTLs), which are highly responsive to demand fluctuations, have gained increasing attention. This research deals with the line configuration design and balancing prob...

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