CORELAP

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CORELAP
COmputerized RElationship LAyout Planning
Construction Algorithm
Total Closeness Rating (TCR)
sum of the numerical values assigned to the
closeness relationships between a dept. and all
other depts.
Placement Rating
sum of the weighted closeness ratings between
the dept to enter the layout and its neighbors
Layout score
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ALDEP
Automated Layout DEsign Program
Basic Input Requirements and Objectives similar
to CORELAP
TCR
Initial Placement
Random process
ALDEP
Single best solution
Multiple solutions
Additional Inputs Sweep width, facility width
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CRAFT
Computerized Relative Allocation of Facilities
Technique
Improvement Algorithm
Input From-to chart
Layout Cost
Distance Matrix
All possible two-way and three-way department
exchanges