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    A genetic algorithm approach to designing and modelling of a multi-functional fractal manufacturing layout
    (Cranfield University Press, 2013-09-19) Aririguzo, Julian; Saad, Sameh; Nkwogu, Uche
    A dynamic and optimal shop floor design, modelling and implementation is key to achieving successful Fractal Manufacturing System (FrMS). To build adaptive and fault-tolerant fractal layout, attention is paid to issues of shop floor planning, function layout, determination of capacity level, cell composition planning and flow distances of products. A full fledged FrMS. layout is multi-functional and is capable of producing a variety of products with minimal reconfiguration. This paper is part and a progression of an on-going project whereby Genetic Algorithm (GA) is adopted to design and model a flexible and multi-functional FrMS floor layout. GA is used in the project for modeling and simulation. The design implementation is done using MATLAB. The result is a fault tolerant configuration that self-regulates and adapts to unpredictable changes in the manufacturing environment arising from lead time reduction pressure, inventories, product customization and other challenges of a dynamic and volatile operational environment.