A Solution Approach Proposal for Disassembly Line Balancing Based on ELECTRE

• Main Authors: Nurcan Deniz, Feriştah Özçelik
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Istanbul University 2019-12-01
• Series: Alphanumeric Journal
• Subjects: disassembly line balancing; multi criteria decision making; supply chain management; sustainability
• Online Access: http://alphanumericjournal.com/media/Issue/volume-7-issue-2-2019/demontaj-hatti-dengeleme-problemi-icin-electreye-dayali-bir-_a1FL36X.pdf

Disassembly is a crucial subject in view of the fact that it has a pivotal role in reverse supply chains. It will be possible to make effective disassembly operations with disassembly line balancing. In this study, ELECTRE is used for the first time in the literature to determine the assignment priorities of the tasks to work stations. Two algorithms are also proposed to improve the initial assignments. The first improvement algorithm aims to minimize the workstation number if it is possible. On the other hand, the aim of the second improvement is to make a better balance with interchanging the tasks between workstations. The result is compared with the results in the literature. A novel comparison criteria is also proposed called Deviation Mean (DM) in this study.