Modified migrating birds optimization algorithm for closed loop layout with exact distances in flexible manufacturing systems

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Highlights：

• The paper modifies MBO algorithm using GA operators.

• The paper considers exact distances in layout evaluation.

• Taguchi method is used to calibrate the parameters of the algorithm.

• The modified MBO performs better than previous algorithms and also exact methods.

摘要

•The paper modifies MBO algorithm using GA operators.•The paper considers exact distances in layout evaluation.•Taguchi method is used to calibrate the parameters of the algorithm.•The modified MBO performs better than previous algorithms and also exact methods.

论文关键词：Flexible manufacturing system,Facility layout problem,Closed loop layout,Migrating birds optimization,Meta-heuristic

论文评审过程：Available online 1 May 2015, Version of Record 26 May 2015.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2015.04.040