Title: Design and optimisation for fixed area cellular layout problems using GA and SAA

Authors: M. Saravanan; P.V. Arulkumar

Addresses: SBM College of Engineering and Technology, N. Paraipatty-Post, Thamaraipadi, Trichy Road, Dindigul 624 005, Tamilnadu, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bharath Niketan Engineering College, Aundipatty, Theni 625536, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract: This paper compares two familiar optimisation algorithms named Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Simulated Annealing Algorithm (SAA) to find out the best algorithm which is suitable for solving the cellular layout design problems. The objective is to minimise the movement of parts within the cell by appropriate placement of machines. In determining the physical location of work centres, some relative importance factors are considered. The priorities are given for the product, which has more volume and hazardous move and also to minimise back tracking move.

Keywords: cellular layout; innovative design; genetic algorithms; simulated annealing; layout design; cellular manufacturing; manufacturing cells.

DOI: 10.1504/IJISD.2013.052124

International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development, 2013 Vol.7 No.1, pp.91 - 109

Received: 07 Sep 2011
Accepted: 19 Aug 2012
Published online: 14 Feb 2013 *

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