Machine layout in 2-dimensional plane based on genetic algorithms

International Journal of Industrial Engineering : Theory Applications and Practice

Volumn 11, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 377-386

  Deb, S K ^a   Bhattacharyya, B ^a  

^a JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY   (India)

Author keywords

Genetic algorithms; Machine layout; Pickup Drop off

Indexed keywords

COST EFFECTIVENESS; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; HEURISTIC METHODS; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; PLANT LAYOUT; PRODUCTION;

BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTION PROCESS; MACHINE LAYOUT; MANUFACTURING FACILITY;

OPERATIONS RESEARCH;

EID: 10344234717     PISSN: 10724761     EISSN: 1943670X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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