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Specifically, this addresses the integrated challenge of material handling equipment selection and facility space allocation, a crucial decision-making domain where conventional single-objective methodologies frequently overlook vital considerations. While recent research predominantly relies on meta-heuristics and simulation-based solution methodologies, they do not guarantee a global optimum solution space. To effectively address this multifaceted decision environment, a Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP) model is developed and resolved utilizing two distinct scalarization methodologies: the conventional \u03f5-constraint method and the augmented \u03f5-constraint method (AUGMECON2). The comparative analysis indicates that although both methods effectively identify the Pareto front, the AUGMECON2 approach offers a more robust assurance of solution efficiency by incorporating slack variables. The results illustrate a convex trade-off between capital expenditure and operational flow time, indicating that substantial reductions in time necessitate strategic investments in higher-capacity equipment fleets. Furthermore, the analysis underscores a significant conflict between achieving extreme operational efficiency and adhering to facility design standards, as reducing time or energy consumption beyond a specific point requires deviations from optimal space allocation policies. 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