PLANT LAYOUT Plant layout is a plan of the most effective arrangement of the physical facilities and manpower for the manufacture of the product. Plant layout encompasses much more than the mere planning of the arrangement of the production equipment and should include a careful study of the following: 1. External transportation facilities. 2. Receiving operations (unloading‚ inspection‚ stores) 3. Production activities. 4. Service & auxiliary operations.
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LAYOUT STRATEGY John Micheal Inocencio Objective of Lay-out Strategy The objective of layout strategy is to develop an effective and efficient layout that will meet the firm’s competitive requirements Strategic Importance of Layout Proper layout enables: Higher utilization of space‚ equipment and people Improved flow of information‚ materials‚ or people Improved employee morale and safer working conditions Improved customer/client interaction Flexibility to change--use
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F A C I L I T Y L AYO U T 187 Basic Production Layout Formats Process layout defined Product layout defined Group technology (cellular) layout defined Fixed-position layout defined 188 Process Layout Computerized layout techniques—CRAFT Systematic layout planning CRAFT defined Systematic layout planning (SLP) defined 193 Product Layout Assembly lines Assembly-line balancing Splitting tasks Flexible and U-shaped line layouts Mixed-model line balancing Current thoughts on assembly
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Basic layout types The chapter describes four basic layout types. Remember though‚ at the end of doing this the chapter does make the point that most layout types are hybrids of two or more of these four basic types. Nevertheless it is important to understand each of them so that their advantages and disadvantages can be identified. Fixed position layout Unusually‚ in a fixed position layout the resources travel to the product or customer rather than the other way round. Several examples are
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LAYOUT Facility layout is an arrangement of different aspects of manufacturing in an appropriate manner as to achieve desired production results. Facility layout considers available space‚ final product‚ safety of users and facility and convenience of operations.An effective facility layout ensures that there is a smooth and steady flow of production material‚ equipment and manpower at minimum cost. Facility layout looks at physical allocation of space for economic activity in the plant. Therefore
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of a layout would be better appreciated if one understands the influence of an efficient layout on the manufacturing function: it makes it smooth and efficient. Operating efficiencies‚ such as economies in the cost of handling materials‚ minimization of production delays and avoidance of bottlenecks—all these depend on a proper layout. An ideally laid out plant reduces manufacturing costs through reduced materials handling‚ reduced personnel and equipment requirements and reduced process inventory
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Facility Layout Payless ShoeSource Operation Management -EMD Instructor: Dr. Hussein El Behery Aya Elsobky Index: i. Introduction 3 ii. Layout objectives 4 iii. The needs for layout decisions 4 iv. Factors affecting Layout 5 v. Layout types a. Product layout b. Process layout c. Fixed position layout d. Cellular layout (new) 6 - 9 vi. Conclusion 10 vii. Applying on case 11 viii. References 12 I. Introduction: In this paper we will be discussing
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Location and Layout Case Study Layout of Quality Supermarket in Miami‚ Florida The Quality Supermarket Group operates over 75 retail outlets in Florida‚ of which there are around 10 local Miami/Fort Lauderdale supermarkets. Quality supermarkets compete both by choices of location‚ which are convenient for frequent shoppers‚ and by the quality of the products and service. To remain profitable every Quality manager must maximize the revenue and contribution per square metre but must also minimize
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Chapter 9 Layout Strategies Learning Objectives When you complete this chapter‚ you should be able to: 1. Discuss important issues in office layout 2. Define the objectives of retail layout 3. Discuss modern warehouse management and terms such as ASRS‚ cross-docking‚ and random stocking 4. Identify when fixed-position layouts are appropriate © 2011 Pearson Education‚ Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall 9-1 Learning Objectives When you complete this chapter‚ you should be able to: 5. Explain
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Design should be flexible - Design should meet legal requirement Store Layout - Layout should entice customers to move around and shop the store - Good layouts can: increase store traffic‚ drive sales and build store loyalty. - If the layout is too complex- customers may find it difficult to find merchandise‚ become confused‚ frustrated and leave without buying anything. Ease of finding merchandise vs. and interesting layout - Forcing customers to move through sections of the store - Providing
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