Article ID: | iaor20012643 |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Volume: | 20 |
Issue: | 12 |
Start Page Number: | 1360 |
End Page Number: | 1372 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2000 |
Journal: | International Journal of Operations & Production Management |
Authors: | Su Chao-Ton, Yang Taho, Hsu Yuan-Ru |
Keywords: | layout, electronics industry |
This paper proposes to use Muther's systematic layout planning procedure as the infrastructure to solve a fabrication layout design problem. A multiple objective decision-making tool, analytic hierarchy process, is then proposed to evaluate the design alternatives. The proposed procedure is illustrated to be a viable approach for solving a fabrication layout design problem through a real-world case study. It features both the simplicity of the design process and the objectivity of the multiple-criteria evaluation process as opposed to existing solution methodologies.