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G-98-46

The Block Layout Shortest Loop Design Problem

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The purpose of this article is to formulate and solve a shortest loop problem associated with the design of material flow handling systems in factories. The problem is formulated as an integer linear program (ILP) initially containing a very large number of constraints. Several simplifications are proposed in order to reduce the problem to a size amenable by standard ILP solvers. Computational results confirm the efficiency and practicality of the proposed approach.

, 16 pages

This cahier was revised in April 1999

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