A New MILP Approach for the Facility Layout Design Problem with Rectangular and L/T Shaped Departments

Authors

Yossi Bukchin, Tel-Aviv UniversityFollow
Michal Tzur, Tel Aviv University

Document Type

Research Paper

Publication Date

2010

Abstract

In this paper we propose a new approach for the facility layout problem (FLP) and suggest new mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) formulations. The proposed approach considers simultaneously the location of the departments within the facility and the internal arrangement of the machines. Two models are suggested, where the first addresses the rectangular department case and the second allows nonrectangular departments defined by an L/T shape. New regularity constraints are developed to avoid irregular department shapes.

Comments

Paper 2

Publication Title

Progress in Material Handling Research: 2010

ISBN

9781882780167

Recommended Citation

Bukchin, Yossi and Tzur, Michal, "A New MILP Approach for the Facility Layout Design Problem with Rectangular and L/T Shaped Departments" (2010). 11th IMHRC Proceedings (Milwaukee, Wisconsin. USA – 2010). 9.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/pmhr_2010/9