Dynamic Facility Layout on Small and Medium Industries

Small and medium industries (SMIs) face frequent production changes, demand variability, and resource constraints. Traditional static facility layout planning methods often struggle to adapt efficiently. Dynamic Facility Layout Planning (DFLP) offers a responsive, data-driven approach. This paper reviews DFLP methods, especially metaheuristic and simulation-based optimization, and explores applications in SMIs. Two case examples are analyzed. We propose a hybrid methodology combining Systematic Layout Planning (SLP), digital twins, simulation, and metaheuristics tailored to SMIs. Finally, guidelines for practical industry deployment are given.