<span lang="EN-US">A novel metaheuristic optimization algorithm based on cuckoo search (CSA) is presented to solve the construction site layout planning problem (CSLP). CSLP a complex with various applications, such as plant layout, and computer chip layout. Many researchers have investigated by applying many algorithms in an exact or heuristic approach. Although both methods yield promis...

This research proposes a vigorous methodology based on the fuzzy set theory to improve the facility layout process. Using natural language, the fuzzy set theory is an appropriate tool for controlling complex systems such as facility planning. The closeness rating between departments in a plant depends on qualitative and quantitative factors. Some of these factors may have a greater effect on th...

Facility layout is one of the most important Operations Management problems due to its direct impact on the financial performance of both private and public firms. Facility layout problem (FLP) with stochastic parameters, unequal area facilities, and grid system modeling is named GSUA-STFLP. This problem has not been worked in the literature so that to solve GSUA-STFLP is our main contribution....

Article history: Received 9 June 2012 Received in revised form 4 December 2012 Accepted 5 December 2012 Available online 14 December 2012

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