Material Handling Cost Minimization Through Facility Layout Design Using Particle Swarm Optimization Method

Facility Layout Problem (FLP) searches for effective physical configurations of equipment inside a certain space. The innovation lies in considering practical factors, which are frequently overlooked, like machine orientation and inputs/outputs, when modeling and resolving 2D layout issues. The recommended resolution technique makes it possible to calculate transportation distances that are more in line with practical needs. An improved and fine-tuned genetic algorithm (GA) integrated with Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm is proposed to solve with the mathematical fined model. A well-designed facility layout has a direct impact on the manufacturing system’s efficiency and helps an industrial organization cut costs by 20% to 50% overall. Therefore, getting a suitable layout design is said to be the key to increasing plant production.