Simulation-based Optimization for Facility Layout Design in Conditions of High Uncertainty

Flores-García, Erik; Zúñiga, Enrique Ruiz; Bruch, Jessica; Moris, Matías Urenda; Syberfeldt, Anna

doi:10.1016/j.procir.2018.03.227

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“…In literature, the case study method has been often used since the past in solving facility layout problems [15][16][17][18][19]. There are four steps in the case study research approach suggested by Yin [11].…”

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A Multistage Methodology Approach for Constraints Prioritisation of Facility Layout Problem (FLP) in Enhancing the Performance of Building Energy Efficiency

Nawi

Bakeri²,

Omar³

et al. 2022

ARASET

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Facility Layout Problem (FLP) is gaining increasing attention among researchers; it is a term relating to the poor layout of facilities as a significant contributing factor of poor performance. FLP is of paramount importance when determining inefficiencies in large room layouts, such as a library building, since the building’s layout closely influences air distribution and impacts on human comfort. Thus, this can lead to unnecessary high energy use to mitigate any inefficiencies. This problem is classified as an NP-hard problem (non-deterministic polynomial-time hardness), considering the various factors influencing thermal factors and layout design. However, previous research shows a lack of consideration of FLP for large rooms. It is identified that various types of constraints are considered in the layout problem literature, and penalty-based constraints are often being prioritised by mere human judgement and intuition. Hence, the accuracy of the objective decision-making is questionable. Therefore, this study proposes a multi-stage methodology to determine the weight of each constraint for FLP by using a multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) method specific to a library building as a case study exemplar. This study’s main focus is to determine penalty based constraints in meta-heuristic approaches for the effective use of FLP. This study concludes by advocating that the proposed methodological approach can be used to identify the most significant constraints in FLP.

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Section: Case Study Approachmentioning

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A Multistage Methodology Approach for Constraints Prioritisation of Facility Layout Problem (FLP) in Enhancing the Performance of Building Energy Efficiency

Nawi

Bakeri²,

Omar³

et al. 2022

ARASET

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“…Various examples applied Courtney model were presented in the succeeding research report on making decisions for uncertainty assessment [47][48][49]. Although the model was initially designed to address problems common to business and marketing, the concept itself can actually be applied to An uncertainty is either predictable or unpredictable in conventional management practices.…”

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Resilience in the Surgical Scheduling to Support Adaptive Scheduling System

Wiyartanti

Lim

Park

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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Operating Room (OR) managers frequently encounter uncertainties related to real-time scheduling, especially on the day of surgery. It is necessary to enable earlier identification of uncertainties occurring in the perioperative environment. This study aims to propose a framework for resilient surgical scheduling by identifying uncertainty factors affecting the real-time surgical scheduling through a mixed-methods study. We collected the pre- and post-surgical scheduling data for twenty days and a one-day observation data in a top-tier general university hospital in South Korea. Data were compared and analyzed for any changes related to the dimensions of uncertainty. The observations in situ of surgical scheduling were performed to confirm our findings from the quantitative data. Analysis was divided into two phases of fundamental uncertainties categorization (conceptual, technical and personal) and uncertainties leveling for effective decision-making strategies. Pre- and post-surgical scheduling data analysis showed that unconfirmed patient medical conditions and emergency cases are the main causes of frequent same-day surgery schedule changes, with derived factors that affect the scheduling pattern (time of surgery, overtime surgery, surgical procedure changes and surgery duration). The observation revealed how the OR manager controlled the unexpected events to prevent overtime surgeries. In conclusion, integrating resilience approach to identifying uncertainties and managing event changes can minimize potential risks that may compromise the surgical personnel and patients’ safety, thereby promoting higher resilience in the current system. Furthermore, this strategy may improve coordination among personnel and increase surgical scheduling efficiency.

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Performance Evaluation of Production Scenarios Using Simulation-Based Integrated Optimization (Case Study: An Automotive Industrial Plant)

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Simulation-based Optimization for Facility Layout Design in Conditions of High Uncertainty

Cited by 9 publications

References 33 publications

A Multistage Methodology Approach for Constraints Prioritisation of Facility Layout Problem (FLP) in Enhancing the Performance of Building Energy Efficiency

A Multistage Methodology Approach for Constraints Prioritisation of Facility Layout Problem (FLP) in Enhancing the Performance of Building Energy Efficiency

Resilience in the Surgical Scheduling to Support Adaptive Scheduling System

Performance Evaluation of Production Scenarios Using Simulation-Based Integrated Optimization (Case Study: An Automotive Industrial Plant)

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