Models Sequencing Optimization for an Automated Fully Flexible Assembly System (F-FAS)

Sequencing optimization is historically related to the case assembly lines.Is possible to consider a particular single station system where the models sequencing optimization is a critical problem:The Fully Flexible Assembly System (F-FAS) (Rosati et al., Assembly Automation Vol.1- 2, 2013),an answer in case of high flexibility/low volumes scenarios.The system relies on a fullyflexible feeder,responsible for the parts delivery for assembly. Since in the F-FAS the feeding process is stochastic in nature,the defined sequence of model to assembly is critical in the complete order execution time.