Layout selection using evaluation of the alternatives

Abstract

The layout was selected with an assessment in the
present report. All measures required for the
assessment have been detailed. The selection stage
is a very critical step for any solution method. A
method for assessing the architecture of the facility
was addressed in this report. A realistic case study
was performed on the automotive industry. At the
assessment stage of the design process, two choices
existed and the factor analysis approach for
choosing the best among them was introduced. The
score for alternative 1 and 2 is as follows: 965 or
829, so alternative 1 is better chosen. This research
is very helpful in choosing the right layout for the
project designer. This approach will in the future
be implemented with more alternatives in other
industries