Multiple-attribute decision making methods for plant layout design problem

  • Authors:

  • Taho Yang;Chih-Ching Hung

  • Affiliations:

  • Institute of Manufacturing Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan, ROC;Institute of Manufacturing Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan, ROC

  • Venue:
  • Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
  • Year:
  • 2007

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Abstract

The layout design problem is a strategic issue and has a significant impact on the efficiency of a manufacturing system. Much of the existing layout design literature that uses a surrogate function for flow distance or for simplified objectives may be entrapped into local optimum; and subsequently lead to a poor layout design due to the multiple-attribute decision making (MADM) nature of a layout design decision. The present study explores the use of MADM approaches in solving a layout design problem. The proposed methodology is illustrated through a practical application from an IC packaging company. Two methods are proposed in solving the case study problem: Technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) and fuzzy TOPSIS. Empirical results showed that the proposed methods are viable approaches in solving a layout design problem. TOPSIS is a viable approach for the case study problem and is suitable for precise value performance ratings. When the performance ratings are vague and imprecise, the fuzzy TOPSIS is a preferred solution method.