# Generative Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Facility Layout Design Paradigm
## 2 Evolution of Facility Layout Design Paradigms
### Facility Layout Design 2.0: Optimization-Based Methods  
With the advent of Industry 2.0, marked by the rise in mass production, the mechanization of manufacturing processes, and the increase in automation, the paradigm for facility layout design underwent a significant transformation. This period, often associated with the early to mid-20 th century, saw the development of FLD 2.0, an optimization-based method that sought to improve efficiency through operations research (OR) techniques. Systematic layout planning (SLP) can indeed be regarded as the starting point or foundational methodology for FLD 2.0 because it introduced a systematic, step-by-step approach to organize the arrangement of equipment, workstations, and storage areas to optimize operational efficiency and reduce costs [42; 43]. It emphasized the importance of understanding processes, workflows, and interdependencies before finalizing the physical arrangement of a facility. FLD 2.0 was inherently efficiency-oriented, with a primary focus on reducing operational costs and maximizing output within the constraints of the available resources. The integration of OR techniques marked a major advancement over previous experience-based methods, as they introduced a level of scientific rigor and quantitative analysis that was previously lacking. The optimization-based methods of FLD 2.0 were particularly suited for the more structured and predictable production processes of Industry 2.0, where mass production, assembly lines, and relatively stable market demands dominated the manufacturing landscape. OR techniques enable organizations to effectively optimize decision making and enhance operational efficiency. Multi-attribute decision-making (MADM) is used when the \begin{table}
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**Design Paradigms** & **FLD 1.0** & & **FLD 2.0** & & **FLD 3.0** & & **FLD 4.0** \\ \hline \multirow{4}{*}{Limitations} & \multirow{4}{*}{\(\bullet\)} & \multirow{4}{*}{\(\bullet\)} & \multirow{4}{*}{Dependent on high-quality data} & \(\bullet\) & Modeling is complex and time-consuming & \(\bullet\) & End-to-end \\  & & & & & Model & High & \(\bullet\) & Semantic \\  & & & & & & & \\  & & & & & & & \\  & & & & & & & \\  & & & & & & & \\  & & & & & & & \\ \hline \hline \end{tabular}
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Table 1: _Cont._decision-making process involves a finite number of alternatives that need to be evaluated against multiple attributes or criteria. Various methods such as the weighted sum model (WSM), technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) [44], and analytic hierarchy process (AHP) [45] are employed to evaluate and rank alternatives. In contrast, multi-objective decision making (MODM) deals with problems where the decision-making situation involves an infinite number of solutions or design variables. Contemporary methods in OR incorporate a variety of tools such as linear programming, dynamic programming, simulation models, and heuristic techniques, including genetic algorithms, significantly enhancing organizational efficiency [46]. However, the implementation of OR methods to address complex practical problems often encounters significant bottlenecks and shortcomings. One primary challenge is the reliance on high-quality input data; inaccuracies, missing values, or outdated information can result in flawed models. Furthermore, collecting sufficient data can be particularly difficult in dynamic environments where conditions are rapidly changing [47]. OR techniques typically involve simplifying assumptions about real-world processes to create manageable models. However, these assumptions may not always reflect reality, potentially undermining the validity of the resulting solutions [48]. In summary, although OR provides valuable methodologies for solving intricate practical issues, its implementation is hindered by various bottlenecks associated with data quality, model assumptions, complexity, system integration, and communication dynamics.