Integrating SLP with simulation to design and evaluate facility layout for industrial head lettuce production

Automated design space exploration for poultry processing systems using discrete-event simulation

“…In Masoud et al [12] a simulation-based framework is developed to optimize the facility layout and resource allocation in vegetable grafting facilities in order to maximize production capacity and efficiency. Discrete-event simulation is used in the design process of a greenhouse for industrial head lettuce production in Gao et al [13]. A framework is proposed for integrating systematic layout planning and simulation to design greenhouses that maximize efficiency and yield.…”

“…Bruzzone and Longo [6], Penazzi et al [7], and Plà-Aragonés et al [9] show how simulation can be used to evaluate the performance of a food processing system across a range of production scenarios. Owens and Levary [5], Fujii et al [11], and Gao et al [13] demonstrate how simulation can be used to compare alternative designs in the design process of food processing systems. Rijpkema et al [10], Parthanadee and Buddhakulsomsiri [8], and Masoud et al [12] combine both, and show the importance of evaluating multiple production scenarios when using discrete-event simulation to compare alternative designs.…”