The facility layout problem is one of the most classical yet influential problems in the
planning of production systems. A well-designed layout minimizes the material handling …

The dynamic cellular facility layout problem (DCFLP) is a well-known NP-hard problem. It
has been estimated that the efficient design of DCFLP reduces the manufacturing cost of …

This paper studies the Facility Layout Problem (FLP) of a first tier supplier in the automotive
industry. This complex manufacturing system involves multiple facilities, complex products …

This paper addresses a Quadratic Assignment Problem (QAP) model for the Dynamic
Cellular Facility Layout Problem (DCFLP) that leads to effective utilization of resources …

The facility layout planning plays very important role in the manufacturing process and
seriously impacts a company's profitability. An effective layout may minimize the material …

The fiercely competitive business environment may require the manufacturing layouts to be
modified across the entire planning horizon owing to addition or deletion of new/existing …

Good layout plan leads to in improve machine utilization, part demand quality, efficient setup
time, less work-in-process inventory and material handling cost. Cellular Manufacturing …

In modern markets, manufacturers and service systems are faced with the need to constantly
respond to changing product mixes, consumer's tastes and demands. Facility planning is a …

The facility layout dramatically influences the efficiency of material handling within a
manufacturing system. In order to ensure optimal performance within a manufacturing …

Preparing manufacturing systems to deal with disruptions caused by unexpected factors
such as COVID-19 is critical to remain in today's competitive market. Reconfigurable …