Facility location selection and layout planning through AHP, PROMETHEE, and CORELAP methods in the furniture industry

Facility location selection and internal layout planning are critical strategic decisions for long-term sustainability. This study identified the most feasible location and optimal layout for a commercial bedroom furniture manufacturing facility through a seven-phase evaluation of Istanbul, Ankara,...

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Published in:Bioresources 2024-08, Vol.19 (3), p.6478-6509
Main Authors: İnce, Melike Nur, Taşdemir, Çağatay
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Analytic hierarchy process
analytical hierarchy process
commercial furniture
Competitive advantage
Competitiveness
Costs
Decision making
facility location selection
facility planning
Furniture
Hierarchies
Internal layout
Linear programming
Manufacturing
Manufacturing industry
Materials handling
Methods
multi-criteria decision making
Planning
Plant layout
Productivity
Raw materials
Site selection
Sustainability
Work stations
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Summary:Facility location selection and internal layout planning are critical strategic decisions for long-term sustainability. This study identified the most feasible location and optimal layout for a commercial bedroom furniture manufacturing facility through a seven-phase evaluation of Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and Bursa. The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and PROMETHEE were used for city and district selection, with AHP calculating criteria weights and PROMETHEE ranking alternatives. The Borda Count Method aggregated MCDM results, selecting Istanbul as the optimal city and Dudullu Organized Industrial Zone (O.I.Z.) as the most favorable district. The CORELAP method developed an optimal single-story layout for a 2688 m² production and assembly facility, enhancing production flow, reducing material handling costs, and improving efficiency. These findings underscore the importance of strategic facility location and layout planning in improving the furniture industry’s competitiveness and sustainability. The practical implications of this research are significant, as the findings can be directly applied to improve the competitiveness of the furniture industry. The study offers a comprehensive framework for strategic decision-making, providing valuable insights and a systematic approach applicable to similar problems in various sectors.
ISSN:1930-2126
1930-2126
DOI:10.15376/biores.19.3.6478-6509