Definition
Line Balancing is a method of organising work by distributing tasks evenly across workstations to support smooth flow and reduce downtime and bottlenecks.
Human Explanation
Each workstation should have a similar amount of work. If one workstation takes much longer than the others, the whole line begins to slow down.
Why it Matters
Good Line Balancing increases throughput, reduces waiting between workstations and improves the use of available resources.
Conceptual Boundary
Line Balancing does not mean that every workstation must perform the same number of activities. The goal is the smoothest practical flow while respecting process constraints.
Practical Perspective
Performance problems often result from uneven workloads between workstations rather than low worker performance.