 ##  [Line Balancing](/line-balancing) 

  ##  [Line Balancing](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/line-balancing-0) 

  
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**Engineering &amp; Applied Technologies Dictionary**

 
Definition

The allocation and sequencing of discrete work elements among successive workstations in a production line so that each station’s workload matches a required cycle time or takt while respecting task precedence, resource constraints and ergonomics, with the aim of minimising idle time, smoothing flow and meeting production targets.