De Lit, P.; Falkenauer, E.; Delchambre, A. - In: Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (MATCOM) 51 (2000) 3, pp. 257-271
The layout problem arises in a production plant during the study of a new production system, but also during a possible restructuring. The main aim of layout design is to reduce transportation and maintenance, which simplifies management, shortens lead time, improves product quality and speeds...