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Applying Genetic Algorithm to Dynamic Layout Problem
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K. V. Chandratre   , K. N. Nandurkar |
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Abstract: (11274 Views) |
| In today’s economy, manufacturing plants must be able to operate efficiently and respond
quickly to changes in the product mix and demand.[1] Layout design has a significant impact on
manufacturing efficiency. Initially, it was treated as a static decision but due to improvements in
technology, it is possible to rearrange the manufacturing facilities in different scenarios. The Plant
layout affects on the total cost in the industry. Nowadays Dynamic layout is becoming an important
issue. Dynamic layout is the different layout at different time periods to satisfy the needs of industry
due to change in product, or reduced product life cycle, or change in demand. Layout problem is a
quadratic assignment problem, and for larger size problems it becomes impossible to be solved. So, for
solving this problem Meta heuristic algorithms are used. In this paper, Dynamic layout problem is
solved using Genetic algorithm. This Dynamic Problem is restricted up to two-time periods only.
Keywords: Dynamic Layout, Heuristics, Genetic Algorithm. |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
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Received: 2011/12/6 | Published: 2011/12/15
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