A hybrid algorithm for optimising facilty layout

Despite the reported effectiveness of analytical algorithms in facility layout planning, a detailed literature survey suggests a lack of new analytical methods in recent years. This paper focuses on open space facilities layout planning that involves modules with constant aspect ratios. We propose a...

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Main Authors: Tasadduq, Imran, Imam, M. H., Ahmad, Abdul-Rahim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Stellenbosch University 2015-05-01
Series:South African Journal of Industrial Engineering
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Online Access:http://sajie.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/1013