Cover -- Editorial -- Kanban-driven parts feeding within a semiautomated O-shaped assembly line: a case study in the automotive industry -- Re-balancing problem for assembly lines: new mathematical model and exact solution method -- A Changeover Time Reduction through an integration of lean practices: a case study from pharmaceutical sector -- Planning models for continuous supply of parts in assembly systems -- A decision model for kitting and line stocking with variable operator walking distances -- Advances in assembly line parts feeding policies: a literature review -- A model for kitting operations planning -- Robust optimization approach to production system with failure in rework and breakdown under uncertainty: evolutionary methods -- Re-layout of an assembly area: a case study at Bosch Rexroth Oil Control -- A simple mechanical measurement system for the posture evaluation of wing components using the PSO and ICP algorithms -- Implementation framework for a fully flexible assembly system (F-FAS) -- A genetic algorithm for supermarket location problem -- New Kanban model for tow-train feeding system design -- Multi-manned assembly line balancing problem with balanced load density -- Order batching and time efficiency in kit preparation -- Part-feeding with supermarket in assembly systems: transportation mode selection model and multi-scenario analysis.