Computer-aided layout planning—the way ahead
- 1 May 1980
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Production Research
- Vol. 18 (3) , 283-294
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00207548008919668
Abstract
Computer programs for layout planning are used in a minority of cases and an; often found only marginally useful. This paper identifies several limitations in mainstream computer approaches and suggests four main areas requiring further work. The facilities offerred by a prototype integrated package for layout planning analysis are described and the use of interactive graphics for layout planning are reviewed. The paper suggests that the way ahead in computer-aided layout planning lies in integrating these techniques within a powerful computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacture system.Keywords
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