Integrated approach in solving parallel machine scheduling and location (ScheLoc) problem

Scheduling and layout planning are two important areas of operations research, which are used in the areas of production planning, logistics and supply chain management. In many industries locations of machines are not specified, previously, therefore, it is necessary to consider both location and scheduling, simultaneously. This paper presents a mathematical model to consider both scheduling and layout planning for parallel machines in discrete and continuous spaces, concurrently. The preliminary results have indicated that the integrated model is capable of handling problems more efficiently