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This chapter discusses the use of genetic algorithms for the design of industrial facilities. Block design of the location of departments or work centers is integrated with the detailed design of aisle structure, material handling system, machine placement and input/output locations. Another aspect is to improve the design optimization objective function by matching the choice of flowpath distance metric with the type of material handling system. A modular approach has been taken where various aspects of this evolutionary facility design framework can be used independently or in conjunction with one another.
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Smith, A.E., Norman, B.A. (2003). Design of Production Facilities Using Evolutionary Computing. In: Evolutionary Optimization. International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, vol 48. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48041-7_12
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