A tabu search algorithm for the simple assembly line balancing problem of type-2 with workload balancing objective [Iş yökö dengelemeli ikinci tip basit Montaj Hatti dengeleme problemi için bir tabu arama algoritmasi]

In this study,a tabu search algorithm is developed to solve the bi-objective simple assembly line balancing problem of type-2. the algorithm uses a task oriented solution representation which is usually employed by evolutionary algorithms and is supported by a diversification strategy based on residence frequencies. the performance of the algorithm is tested on 23 instances included in 9 problems taken from the open literature. the computational results validate the effectiveness of the algorithm for both objectives.