Abstract
PurposeThe present paper aims to demonstrate the potential of integration between industrial robotics and Lean Manufacturing (LM) approach to increase the efficiency of an assembly line.Design/methodology/approachBased on a case study performed in an Italian company, this paper reports a comparative analysis of the results produced on a line balancing study involving a semi-automated production line, aided by an industrial robot.FindingsThe results suggest the possibility of implementing industrial robotics in line balancing studies highlighting efficiency gains and idle reduction. Further, it also addresses some concepts directly related to industry 4.0, such as collaborative robotics, artificial intelligence, and lean automation.Practical implicationsLine balancing studies may include advanced robotics in order to extend traditional lean practices toward Digital LM.Originality/valueThis study adds contributions to the operational excellence literature, demonstrating the symbiosis between industrial robotics and LM practices.
Subject
Strategy and Management,General Business, Management and Accounting,Business and International Management,General Decision Sciences
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