Plant Layout

The above layout shows the design of the production and management plant. It is based
on the Total available area of 285sq.m; each part of the layout entails the function in proper
operation of the business.

1. Choose one area in the proposed manufacturing plant and check if how they
conduct scheduling? Describe their scheduling with their manpower and
equipments.
In production area or department, the conduct scheduling based on the set
standard capacity for production. 50,000units is the minimum produced units. With this
the machines are also set to operate 24 hours a day with a particular date for maintenace.
Reserved machines are available in case of maintenance. Electricity is expected to be
used for about 24 hours daily. Since it is needed to the smooth system of operation,
proper utilization of energy is at the utmost practice. This area will discuss about the
supply of energy to render a good ventilation and flow of production in the company.
Water expenses result from the use of water for the operation, use of washrooms,
cleaning the workplace and production areas and from the related activities. The company
assures the use of clean water in each department to promote wellness and health for
 everyone.

2. Choose one concept from prelim to finals that will best explain how effective or
ineffective the said company. ( Productivity, Six Sigma, Quality, Strategic Capacity
Management , Strategic Sourcing, Logistics , Lean Manufacturing, and Scheduling)
Silver Swan Manufacturing Corporation
The SSMC is effective in its sytem and opertaions. I found out that it applies lean
manufacturing: Through this SSMC attains optimum quality by building in a method whereby
each part is examined immediately after manufacture, and if there is a defect, the production line
stops so that the problem can be detected at the earliest possible time. In addition, the lean
method has much in common with the Total Quality Management (TQM) strategy as it both case
strategies empower or make workers more enthusiastic on the assembly line, in the perception
that those closest to production have the greatest knowledge of how the production system
should work. I also how true that in lean manufacturing strategies can save millions of
investments and produce the most favorable results. Remarkable effects include lower lead
times, reduced set-up times, lower equipment expense, and of course, increased profits. It renders
the manufacturer a competitive advantage and power by lowering costs and increasing quality,
and by allowing the manufacturer to be more responsive to customer demands.
Silver Swan Manufacturing Corporation have standard rules they use in order to be
effective in their operations all the time. The company applies lean amanufacturing..
For good opertaion, the following are applied:
Sanitation
a written Sanitation program that ensures cleanliness of the food production. environment,
equipment (including tankers inbound and outbound) and tools. The program shall address:
 Sanitation schedules, procedures, methods, and frequencies.
 Correct use of appropriate sanitation equipment and tools
 Equipment disassembly and re-assembly
 Use of food grade cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting products
 Chemicals to be used and how they are to be used including chemical concentrations, contact
time,
temperatures, frequencies, and rinsing procedures
 Verification of Sanitation effectiveness
 Hygiene (non-pathogen) monitoring programs
 Inspection procedures
 Recordkeeping, record review, and corrective action plans
The following considerations shall be taken into account when designing the Sanitation program:
 Type of cleaning process:
 Dry cleaning: method used to clean equipment that does not involve the direct use of water.
Examples:
scraping, brushing, vacuums, and equipment wipe down with damp disposable wipes.
 Wet cleaning: method used to clean equipment to a microbiological level that involves the
direct use of
water and chemicals. Examples: rinsing, foaming, bucket and brush.
 Equipment idle time: Situations when prolonged equipment downtime can lead to
microbiological growth. Plants
should have a program that defines the maximum idle time that can occur prior to inspection,
sanitizing, or full reclean
being required.
 Protocols with controls for extending production runs beyond established Sanitation cycle
times.
 Adequate product protection when Sanitation activities occur adjacent to operating production
areas.