Design and optimization of layout problem using meta-heuristic algorithms

Loop layout is a common in the Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS), machines arranged around loop and materials are transported unidirectional only. The intention of problem (LLP) determination regulating loop, to minimize maximum congestion among family parts. Artificial immune system (AIS) algorithm, Tabu Search (TS) Improved (ITS) algorithms employed solve these problems. algorithm tested validated through large small-sized randomly generated hypothetical problems with minimum required machine sequence. Further, efficiency compared existing for benchmark Computational results reveal that ITS outperforms AIS, TS large-sized