Research on Warehouse Layout Optimization Under "Double Carbon" Target

Enterprises are the most extensive market players to achieve the goal of "double carbon". The green and low carbon transformation of their production and operation activities is an important way to practice the concept of green and low carbon development and achieve the synergy of pollution reduction and carbon reduction. This paper is based on the new development stage, implements the new development concept, follows the requirements of high-quality development, and discusses how to better promote the green and low-carbon transformation of enterprises under the new development pattern, so that enterprises can play their due role in achieving the "dual carbon" strategic goal. Achieving the goal of carbon peaking and carbon neutralization is an inevitable choice to cope with climate change, strive to solve the outstanding problems of resource and environmental constraints, and realize the sustainable development of the Chinese nation. It is a solemn commitment to build a community with a shared future for mankind. In this regard, the Central Economic Work Conference has made it one of the important tasks of economic and social development to do a good job of "double carbon". At the same time, the realization of the "double carbon" goal was included in the overall layout of ecological civilization construction, and was proposed and emphasized in the government work report. Based on the national proposal of "supporting qualified cities to take the lead in reaching the peak carbon emissions", Suzhou, as one of the central cities in the Yangtze River Delta, should show "C responsibility" and more Suzhou actions in promoting regional integration strategy. This study puts forward some suggestions for Suzhou enterprises to achieve the goal of "double carbon" from the perspective of regional synergy.

Because of the competition of the medical market and the importance of the operaing theatre (OT), the OT process efficiency becomes a hot spot problem in hospital management. The OT facility layout is not only a problem about cost reduction, but also a great contribute to the efficiency of OT process. However, the facility layout optimization of OT was always ignored in the past decades. In order to become more competitive in the medical market, the facility layout of OT should be considered as an essential section in early design phase. To overcome these problems, this paper proposed a approach for designing and optimizing the facility layout of OT in hospitals. First, systematic layout planning (SLP) is applied to design the layout of OT based on the logistics and non-logistics relationships. The SLP is a tool which is used to arrange a workplace in a plant by locating two areas with high frequency and logical relationships close to each other. After that, fuzzy constraint theory is proposed for comprehensively evaluate the layout schemes. Fuzzy constraint theory uses objective function and constraint conditions for solving the problem which involves uncertainty. After designing and optimizing the facility layout of OT in Shanghai East Hospital, we can get the optimal layout plan. The aim of this study was development a new approach to design and optimize the facility layout for OT. This research results are able to help the hospital managers to adopt more modern management approaches in every day practise.

In recent years, research on production workshop layout optimization has advanced rapidly in the context of intelligent manufacturing, with the integration of traditional Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) and intelligent algorithms emerging as a mainstream trend. This paper reviews the latest developments in workshop layout optimization, including: (1) The fusion of SLP and intelligent algorithms (e.g., genetic algorithms, sparrow search algorithm, particle swarm optimization), significantly improving logistics efficiency and non-logistics relationships; (2) The application of digital twins and immersive technologies (VR/AI), enabling dynamic adaptive adjustments and human-machine interaction validation; (3) The gradual incorporation of safety and sustainability factors into layout optimization. However, existing research still faces limitations such as insufficient dynamic adaptability, inadequate consideration of human factors, and lack of green metrics. To address these gaps, this paper proposes an "Intelligent-Human-Green" (IHG) collaborative optimization framework, combining dynamic multi-objective intelligent algorithms (e.g., a hybrid sparrow search-NSGA-III algorithm), VR-based human-factor safety assessment, and lifecycle carbon emission quantification. This framework aims to advance workshop layouts toward autonomous decision-making, dynamic adaptation, and sustainability. It holds significant potential for applications in discrete manufacturing, food and pharmaceutical industries, and high-risk workshops, with expected improvements of 25% in logistics efficiency, over 10% reduction in carbon emissions, and enhanced safety responsiveness.

In 2020, President Xi Jinping proposed "carbon peaking and carbon neutrality" for the first time, and relevant departments quickly completed major decision-making deployments, issued and implemented policies, and carried out specific actions, so as to help achieve "carbon peaking and carbon neutrality", it is indispensable to play the role of green finance. In the context of such a big era, accelerating the construction of the green financial market and using the power of green finance to promote the realization of the "double carbon" goal is a correct and key step for China. Therefore, we explored the current situation of green finance development and how to promote the development of green economy to promote the "double carbon" goal, conducted field research, and put forward exploratory suggestions.

In the global competition, it is vital for any organization to minimize the cost of manufacturing or services and at the same time maintain the quality of process. Facility layout problem (FLP) is an important consideration to reduce the material-handling cost and thus improve the productivity. Optimal design and arrangement of facilities have a significant effect on the overall production cost and manufacturing lead time. In this work, the existing process type layout is studied and its transportation cost is determined. The tool SLP (systematic layout planning) is used to propose a new improved layout. As a part of research work, the existing facility layout of IWAI electronics, which is a speaker manufacturing industry, has been studied. The important parameter considered to improve the layout is the relationship between the departments. Computerized Relationship Layout Planning (CORELAP) was used analytically to investigate the total closeness rating (TCR) for the existing layout. The TCR helps to reposition the departments according to their relationship and closeness ranking. A new layout is then proposed which reduced the material-handling cost by 11.63%.

In the development of the industrial revolution 4.0, in carrying out production at small, medium, and large levels, there has been a fairly large and significant increase. Factors that influence the goal of successful production are not only about investment, capital, suppliers, machines, skills, and distributors but also one that must be observed is the layout planning and placement of factory facilities. PT. Eworx Indonesia is a company engaged in the processing industry, especially manufacturing in the metal processing sector. PT. Eworx Indonesia intends to relocate the production floor in order to increase production productivity. In this study, the proposed layout design on the new production floor was carried out using the SLP, Blocplan, and FLAP methods. The design is done by collecting direct observation data and interviews with the operator on duty. It was found that the initial layout had problems with operator movement that was not optimal and the placement of several machines and facilities that did not pay attention to material flow resulting in a slowdown in production time. Therefore, in order to get the best layout, a comparison is made on the results of the three alternative layouts with the smallest displacement distance comparison so that the production process will run more optimally. The best proposed layout is the systematic layout planning (SLP) method with the smallest material displacement distance of 147.4 meters and material handling costs Rp. 223,958 per day. Flexsim simulations show this layout can increase production output by 15%-34%.

The electric power industry is the primary area to achieve the “double carbon” goal, and its low-carbon development plays a role in promoting China to achieve the “double carbon” goal. The proposal of the goal of “double carbon” has a deep impact on many aspects of the power industry, and the clean transformation of the power industry has become the general trend. This paper starts from China's actual national conditions and carbon emission reduction targets. Starting from China's actual national conditions and carbon emission reduction targets, based on the current situation of China's energy structure and the current domestic “double carbon” situation, we focus on the theme of high-quality energy development in China's power industry under the goal of “double carbon”, and analyze the challenges and opportunities in the process of development and implementation based on the current situation of the power industry. This paper provides low-carbon transformation ideas for building a new power system with new energy as the theme and promoting the realization of the goal of “carbon neutrality”.

Under the background of "double carbon" goal, the low-carbon development of construction industry in Hebei Province has become an important part of achieving the carbon peak in 2030 and carbon neutrality in 2060. The construction industry is one of the main sources of carbon emission in Hebei Province, and how to promote its low-carbon development is an urgent issue to be solved. Based on the five aspects of technology, energy, society, economy and industry, this paper constructs the low-carbon driving factor index system of the construction industry. The research shows that technological innovation, energy structure optimization and economic structure adjustment are the key factors to promote the low-carbon construction industry. In addition, by analyzing the current situation and future trend of carbon emissions of the construction industry, this paper puts forward corresponding policy suggestions, which provides theoretical support for the government to formulate countermeasures for the low-carbon development of the construction industry. The conclusion points out that the research and development and application of low-carbon technology, the optimization of energy structure and the green transformation of industrial structure will be the core path to realize the low-carbon development of the construction industry.

In order to mitigate global warming, the international communities actively explore low-carbon and green development methods. According to the Paris Agreement that came into effect in 2016, there will be a global stocktaking plan to carry out every 5 years from 2023 onwards. In September 2020, China proposed a "double carbon" target of carbon peaking before 2030 and carbon neutrality before 2060. Achieving carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals requires accurate carbon emissions and carbon absorptions. China's existing carbon monitoring methods have insufficient detection accuracy, low spatial resolution, and narrow swath, which are difficult to meet the monitoring requirement of carbon sources and sinks monitoring. In order to meet the needs of carbon stocktaking and support the monitoring and supervision of carbon sources and sinks, it is recommended to make full use of the foundation of the existing satellites, improve the detection technical specifications of carbon sources and sinks monitoring measures, and build a multi-means and comprehensive, LEO-GEO orbit carbon monitoring satellite system to achieve higher precision, higher resolution and multi-dimensional carbon monitoring. On this basis, it is recommended to strengthen international cooperation, improve data sharing policy, actively participate in the development of carbon retrieval algorithm and the setting of international carbon monitoring standards, establish an independent and controllable global carbon monitoring and evaluation system, and contribute China's strength to the global realization of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality.

This paper aim is to investigate the work system for printing service and redesign facility layout improvement. A case study was conducted in small company namely Pelangi Advertising Printing. The Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) was adopted in this paper. The input data and activities in the SLP process are as follows: material flow, activity relationship, string diagrams, area requirement, area available, space relationship diagrams, modification consideration and practical limitations. The results of this study indicated the application of SLP in case study company can increase in facility layout efficiency from 96.7% to 98.5%. The redesign facility layout result was more effective than the initial layout.

At present, China ' s economy has shifted from a high-speed growth stage to a high-quality development stage, and low-carbon environmental protection and green development is the proper meaning of high-quality development. This paper briefly introduces double carbon from three aspects: the profound meaning behind the “double carbon” goal, the opportunities and challenges faced by the “double carbon” goal, and the contribution of the “double carbon” goal to youth power, so as to enable more people to approach the “double carbon”, understand the “double carbon” and promote the development of the “double carbon”.

Rasa Raga Restaurant by Gemintang is a newly established food industry located in Depok, Indonesia. To provide the best possible service to customers, it is important for restaurants to continuously improve their operations. By having an optimal facility layout, restaurants can improve their workflow and operational efficiency, and improve customer service. This study seeks to evaluate Rasa Raga Restaurant's current facility layout using systematic layout planning (SLP) to enhance process efficiency within the restaurant and ergonomic approach using Ovako Working Posture Assessment System (OWAS) posture evaluation analysis. The data were identified through on-site observations and it was found that the layout of the kitchen and bar is still not effective for workers’ movement and material handling, and the space still can be optimized. Subsequently, an SLP analysis was conducted, employing Activity Relationship Chart (ARC), Activity Relationship Diagram (ARD), and Activity-Area Diagram (AAD) methodologies. Finally, a suitable layout and facilities arrangement along with the preparation table adjustable height recommendation feature was proposed to solve Rasa Raga Restaurant’s problems and achieve optimization objectives. The improved layout shows that the placement between stations is made based on their relationship as analyzed in ARC and ARD. An additional feature of adjustable height applied to the preparation table has been proven to make workers’ posture more comfortable when working.

Facilities and layout planning is a study discipline that has take an important role in company management. There are a lot of problem and inflicts the company because of having a wrong layout of facilities. One of them are material handling in production area, cost of material handling will increase and inflicts the company just because the company has a wrong layout design. Because it takes a long time and a long distance to carry the material from the warehouse to the production area until to the finished goods warehouse. Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) can improve the effectiveness of the wrong layout, this method has other submethod that improve efficiency material flow and decrease the number of infliction, including time; distance; and money. Researcher has a result of literatures review that conclude other methods in facilities layout planning with 10 international journal.

This paper presents an analysis on logistics facilities layout of manufacture enterprise and the application of intuitionistic fuzzy sets as an evaluation to optimise logistics facilities layout problem. In this paper, systemic layout planning (SLP) has been employed to design the logistics facilities and determine the optimal location of each warehouse. Innovatively, this paper introduces the intuitionistic fuzzy sets (IFSs) to evaluate logistics facilities layout comprehensively after we formed the facilities layout plan. Most noteworthy is that a broad and detailed two-stage index system of logistics facilities layout has been established including the aspect of economy, efficiency, adaptability, security and environment. Though the comprehensive assessment of production logistics facilities layout is good (G), there exists optimal spatial to improve logistics efficiency. Therefore, we propose a new improved logistics facilities layout. After manufacture enterprise implements the improved logistics facilities layout, its transportation become more unobstructed, waiting time has been reduced and cost of logistics has been decreased consequently.

Ecological construction is a vital problem that China has always consciously faced in the process of industrialization. But in general, my country has not completely jumped out of the vicious circle of "pollution first, governance later". The domestic and international isomorphic dilemma of China's ecological problems shows us the fundamental contradictions of ecological problems. In this sense, the practical and effective achievements of China's ecological civilization construction in recent years are of special significance: the solution of ecological problems can be truly formed within the framework of socialism only through the reflection of capitalist modern society. Therefore, this paper systematically combs the construction path of ecological documents in the process of China's industrialization, explores the structural problems and international mirror images in the process of China's ecological civilization construction, and concludes that the achievements of China's ecological civilization construction are an important representation of the advantages of the socialist system. Combined with China's "double carbon" development goal and the overall policy of reducing pollution and carbon synergy, this paper constructs an industrial development path model, analyzes and explores the industrial green development path and its important enlightenment to global green and low-carbon development, which is also an organic part of promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.