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The aim is to address the challenges faced by small and medium industries with traditional facility layout methods by proposing dynamic solutions.

February 9, 20260 citations

Dynamic Facility Layout on Small and Medium Industries

KSKamal Kishor SharmaIndian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation

Key Points

The aim is to address the challenges faced by small and medium industries with traditional facility layout methods by proposing dynamic solutions.
Reviewed dynamic facility layout planning methods
Analyzed case examples of applications in small and medium industries
Proposed a hybrid methodology using systematic layout planning, digital twins, simulation, and metaheuristics
Dynamic facility layout planning methods were shown to adapt better than traditional methods in changing environments
Case studies demonstrated practical applications of the proposed methodologies
Guidelines for effective implementation in small and medium industries were developed

Abstract

Small and medium industries (SMIs) face frequent production changes, demand variability, and resource constraints. Traditional static facility layout planning methods often struggle to adapt efficiently. Dynamic Facility Layout Planning (DFLP) offers a responsive, data-driven approach. This paper reviews DFLP methods, especially metaheuristic and simulation-based optimization, and explores applications in SMIs. Two case examples are analyzed. We propose a hybrid methodology combining Systematic Layout Planning (SLP), digital twins, simulation, and metaheuristics tailored to SMIs. Finally, guidelines for practical industry deployment are given.

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