Facilities and Layout Planning
Facilities Layout and Location Planning
Facility Layout
-Is the design or plan of an operating unit in such a way that it optimizes the production of a good or completion of a service. The aim of a facility layout is to lessen the overhead costs while speeding up the production work. -The infrastructure & materials are located in such a way that maximum production is done from available resources. It is also dependent on process selection.
Importance of Layouts 1. They require substantial investments of both money and effort 2. They involve long term commitments, which makes mistakes difficult to overcome 3. They have a significant impact on the cost and efficiency of short term operations
Common Reasons for Redesign of Layouts
1. Inefficient operations (ex. High cost, bottlenecks)
2. Accidents or safety hazards
3. Changes in the design or introduction of new products and services
4. Changes in the volume of output or mix of outputs
5. Changes in methods or equipment
6. Changes in the environment or other legal requirements
7. Morale problems (ex. Lack of face to face contact)
Factors in determining efficient facilities layout (Objective):
1. Flexibility: The facility layout should be such that it can be readjusted or modified according to future expansion or changes. 2. Flow of Movement: It should be a smooth flow from input to output so that the overall coordination is maintained between various units. 3. Utilization of Space: There should be a proper & optimal usage of space to ensure that all the equipment is properly placed & the handling of materials is done is done best in such a space. 4. Ease of Communication: There should be an effective communication between various aspects of business which is conducive to its overall growth. 5. Safety: Occupational safety measures must be in place for optimum production & cutting losses caused due to hazards. 6.
Facility Layout
-Is the design or plan of an operating unit in such a way that it optimizes the production of a good or completion of a service. The aim of a facility layout is to lessen the overhead costs while speeding up the production work. -The infrastructure & materials are located in such a way that maximum production is done from available resources. It is also dependent on process selection.
Importance of Layouts 1. They require substantial investments of both money and effort 2. They involve long term commitments, which makes mistakes difficult to overcome 3. They have a significant impact on the cost and efficiency of short term operations
Common Reasons for Redesign of Layouts
1. Inefficient operations (ex. High cost, bottlenecks)
2. Accidents or safety hazards
3. Changes in the design or introduction of new products and services
4. Changes in the volume of output or mix of outputs
5. Changes in methods or equipment
6. Changes in the environment or other legal requirements
7. Morale problems (ex. Lack of face to face contact)
Factors in determining efficient facilities layout (Objective):
1. Flexibility: The facility layout should be such that it can be readjusted or modified according to future expansion or changes. 2. Flow of Movement: It should be a smooth flow from input to output so that the overall coordination is maintained between various units. 3. Utilization of Space: There should be a proper & optimal usage of space to ensure that all the equipment is properly placed & the handling of materials is done is done best in such a space. 4. Ease of Communication: There should be an effective communication between various aspects of business which is conducive to its overall growth. 5. Safety: Occupational safety measures must be in place for optimum production & cutting losses caused due to hazards. 6.