An integrated approach to facilities layout using expert systems

G. Abdou; S. P. Dutta

doi:10.1080/00207549008942749

An integrated approach to facilities layout using expert systems

G. Abdou
, S. P. Dutta

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Abstract

The paper develops an expert systems approach to define appropriate layouts of machining facilities under specific combinations of manufacturing and materials handling systems. The knowledge base incorporates six factors relating product variety and quantity, degrees of flexibility, level of automation, materials handling system, work-in-process and environmental considerations. The EXSYS system program has been used to manipulate the knowledge base. The program operates in tandem mode and interfaces with algorithms to optimize the selection of materials handling equipment, and generate appropriate layouts. Application of the program is illustrated for an existing facility.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	685-708
Number of pages	24
Journal	International Journal of Production Research
Volume	28
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/00207549008942749
State	Published - Apr 1990
Externally published	Yes

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Strategy and Management
Management Science and Operations Research
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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