Layout design problem is one of the useful field of study used to increase the efficiency of sources in organizations. In order to achieve an appropriate layout design, it is necessary to define and solve the related nonlinear programming problems. Therefore, using computer in solving the related problems is important in the view of the researchers of this area of study. However, the designs pr...

We report in this paper a robust implementation of document segmentation and classification. In this algorithm, top-down approach is adopted due to its fast processing speed and reliability. In addition, the approach accounts for every portion of the processed page and it is also capable of image display a t different scale and allowing editing of classified blocks such as changing, merging and...

Genetic Algorithms are widely used in many different optimization problems including layout design. The layout of the shelves play an important role in the total sales metrics for superstores since this affects the customers’ shopping behaviour. This paper employed a genetic algorithm based approach to design shelf layout of superstores. The layout design problem was tackled by using a novel ch...

Often, the geographic view of a network hides important connectivity information found in the network. In these cases a schematic diagram of the network data provides a representation in which connectivity relationships are highlighted. In this paper we explore issues relating to the development of information systems that not only support schematic representations of network data, but also all...

The effect of workflow interference is a major concern in facility layout design. Yet, despite the extensive amount of research conducted on the facility layout problem, very little has been done to incorporate interference as part of an overall approach to layout design. This paper examines the impact of workflow interference considerations on facility layout analyses. Linear and nonlinear int...

Traditionally, the objective of a service facility layout problem is to minimize the material handling cost and optimize the physical spaces that support a productive activity of the service system. Service delivering interface has direct impact to the efficiency and effectiveness of service system in light of customer’s contact. Layout problem of service facilities has received little attentio...

The facility layout problem has generally been formulated as a quadratic assignment problem, where the interacting facilities are assigned to the various sites. In this paper a different approach, based on assigning distances between pairs of sites to pairs of facilities, is taken. A network formulation and analysis of this problem is provided. An algorithm, composed of three phases, is develop...

Warehouse of Company X has two production supply destinations, TFD 315 and 500. One the destinations a high workload for forklift driver. It happened because long distance when doing material handling. Warehouse’s layout company is not optimal that causing huge handling costs. So, relayout facilities done in order to reduce costs by shortening between based on relationship activities. The stage...

Circuit design in deep sub-micron technologies requires that designers deal with numerous data, constraints, analysis, synthesis, and optimization tools. Although synthesis tools are widely used at Intel, new circuit technologies are evolving and are often not well supported by existing synthesis tools. Deep sub-micron technology requires that the impact of physical design be considered early i...

The present paper aims to investigate the effects of modularity and the layout of subsystems and parts of a complex system on its maintainability. For this purpose, four objective functions have been considered simultaneously: I) maximizing the level of accordance between system design and optimum modularity design,II) maximizing the level of accessibility and the maintenance space required,III...