When a straight line flow is not possible, other flows like a U-shaped flow, circular or zig-zag flow may be adopted but the layout must ensure that materials move in a forward direction.Ī good layout is one that makes effective use of available space both horizontal and verticalīacktracking and duplicated movements consume more time, involve unnecessary materials handling, add to costs and lead to inefficiency. men and materials should be made to move along the straight path.Ī good layout is one that makes the materials move only in the forward direction, towards the completion stage. The plant and machinery in case of product layout and departments in case of process layout should be arranged as per sequence of operations of most of the products.Ī straight line is the shortest distance between any two points. no layout can satisfy each and every principle of a good layout.Ī good layout is one that permits the minimum movement between the operations. The principle of minimum travel (from suppliers, to the airport, to customers, etc)Ī good layout is one that integrates men, materials, machines and supporting activities and others in a way that the best compromise is obtained.The arrangement of materials handling equipment.Nature of product to be manufactured or produced.Management/Managerial Policy and Decisions.These factors above cannot be reached simultaneously. Reduction on delays and manufacturing time as well as production capacity.Ensuring that workers satisfaction is increased.Reduction on health risks and increase on workers safety.Reduction of material handling activities and stock in process.Better utilisation of the workforce, equipment and services.Better adjustment of changing directions.Reduction of administrative and indirect work.Elimination of unnecessary occupied areas.The main objectives are revealed through the attainment of the following facts Identify the needs for personal and plant services.Determine what components will be made or purchased.Determine how many products will be produced.The layout of items within the department(s).The layout of departments within the site.It begins with plant location and continues through three categories, namely:
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