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A Unique Strategy for Improving Facility Layout: An Introduction of The Origin Algorithm

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  • Nurul Nadia Nordin

    (Faculty of Management, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya 63100, Malaysia)

  • Ruzanna Ab Razak

    (Faculty of Economics and Management, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Malaysia)

  • Govindan Marthandan

    (Faculty of Management, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya 63100, Malaysia)

Abstract

The Facility Layout Problem (FLP) is a challenging task with significant sustainability implications. Due to its multifaceted nature, it is classified as a non-deterministic polynomial-time (NP)-hard problem, further compounded by increasing computational demands. The FLP aims to optimise the allocation of factory facilities to maximise production efficiency while minimising material handling costs. To tackle these challenges, researchers have developed a two-phase heuristic algorithm called The Origin (TO), which draws inspiration from the experiential process of the bin-packing problem. The TO algorithm considers various factors, such as operating and capacity limitations, as well as material handling costs, to optimize facility layout designs. Extensive evaluations of the TO algorithm using benchmark sizes ranging from 14 to 125 have shown that it outperforms alternative metaheuristic approaches. The TO algorithm yields more sustainable outcomes by minimising material handling costs while improving production efficiency. These results highlight the importance of addressing various constraints, especially industrial constraints, in facility layout designs and demonstrates the potential of heuristic algorithms to support these efforts.

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  • Nurul Nadia Nordin & Ruzanna Ab Razak & Govindan Marthandan, 2023. "A Unique Strategy for Improving Facility Layout: An Introduction of The Origin Algorithm," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(14), pages 1-13, July.
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    1. Pablo Pérez-Gosende & Josefa Mula & Manuel Díaz-Madroñero, 2021. "Facility layout planning. An extended literature review," International Journal of Production Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 59(12), pages 3777-3816, June.
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