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Assembly Line Balancing Problems in Construction Ephemeral Factories: An Ergonomic and Adaptive Framework

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Temporary production systems, such as ephemeral factories, are gaining traction in offsite construction due to their flexibility and efficiency. This paper focuses on optimizing assembly line configuration in Construction Ephemeral Factories (CEFs), with a particular emphasis on ergonomic considerations and dynamic adaptability. Through a review of relevant literature, we identify key principles and propose a framework that enhances assembly processes by integrating ergonomic risk management and strategies for adapting to changes in demand or workforce availability. The main contribution of this paper is the development of a framework for assembly line configuration in ephemeral factories, incorporating human factors across different phases and time horizons of the factory lifecycle.

Source: IFAC-PapersOnLine

DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2025.09.132

Authors: Dorsaf Aribi, Hind Bril El-Haouzi, Olfa Belkahla Driss

Institutions: CRAN, National School of Computer Science, Manouba University

Language: English

Topic: Assembly Line Balancing Optimization

Subfield: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Agence de l'Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l'Energie, Agence de la transition écologique