An improved genetic algorithm for the dynamic layout problem, based on a paper that was published in this journal, is formulated and tested in this research. Our genetic algorithm differs from the existing implementation in three ways: first, we adopt a different crossover operator, second, we use mutation, and third, we use a new generational replacement strategy to help increase population di...

The layout problem arises in a production plant during the study of a new production system, but also during a possible restructuring. The main aim of layout design is to reduce transportation and maintenance, which simplifies management, shortens lead time, improves product quality and speeds up the response to market fluctuations. A principle of Group Technology (GT) advocates the division of...

The objective of this research is to study plant layout of NCRM (Narrow cold rolling mill division) of Bhushan steels Ltd. Mumbai based on the systematic layout planning pattern theory (SLP) for increased productivity. In this case study, amount of equipments and tools in rolling coil production are studied. The detailed study of the plant layout such as operation process chart, flow of materia...

This paper deals with dynamic facility layout problem (DFLP) in a plant which is concerned determining the best position of machines during multi-period planning horizon. The material handling costs and rearrangement (MRC) are used to determine layout. In addition positions machines, details transportation such as type transporters sequence operations have direct effect on (MHC). Therefore, it ...

The dynamic single row facility layout problem (DSRFLP) is defined as the of arranging facilities along a straight line during multi-period planning horizon with objective minimizing sum material handling and rearrangement costs. cost products flow costs center-to-center distances between facilities. In this paper, we focus on metaheuristic algorithms for problem. main contributions paper are t...

In this research, computer simulation is used for Electronic Manufacturing Service (EMS) plant layout analysis. The current layout of this manufacturing plant is a process layout, which is not suitable due to the nature of an EMS that has high-volume and high-variety environment. Moreover, quick response and high flexibility are also needed. Then, cellular manufacturing layout design was determ...