Team 2:

Carlos Johnny González Chancay, Josué Abel Bajaña Salazar, Iesus Rene Dávila Aguilar

Collaboration work: FMS layouts.

Loop layout
In the context of manufacturing, a "Loop Layout" refers to a physical layout or design of the
production plant that forms a closed circuit or loop. In this type of arrangement, the various
stages of the manufacturing process are arranged sequentially and continuously, so that the
flow of material and product moves steadily and smoothly through the loop.

In this type of arrangement, the various stages of the manufacturing process are arranged
sequentially and continuously, so that the flow of material and product moves steadily and
smoothly through the loop.
In a "Loop Layout", machines, workstations, and storage areas are placed in a logical sequence
and connected in a circular path. This allows products or components to move from one stage
to the next without interruption, minimizing the need for transportation and facilitating efficient
flow. In addition, this design can also facilitate the supervision and coordination of the
manufacturing process.
A common example of a "Loop Layout" is the assembly line used in the automotive industry.
Here, the various stages of assembly are arranged in a logical sequence, where vehicles in
production move along the assembly line from one workstation to another until the
manufacturing process is complete.
The main objective of a "Loop Layout" is to improve the efficiency of the production process,
reduce waiting times and minimize the costs associated with transportation and material
handling. By allowing seamless flow and eliminating bottlenecks, it seeks to achieve higher
productivity and better utilization of available resources in the manufacturing plant. (Groover,
2007)
About Frozen Food Production: Frozen Empanadas
Receive ingredients: The ingredients arrive at the company's production plant and undergo
an initial quality control to verify their freshness, quality and compliance with the standards
established by national and international laws. They are then temporarily stored in a receiving
area until they are needed for production.
Prepare Ingredients: Ingredients are moved to the preparation station, where washing,
peeling, cutting, and mixing are performed. Depending on the type of frozen food being
produced, there may be different specialized workstations for each task, it all depends on the
allocated budget. That is, there may be a station for cutting vegetables, another for peeling
potatoes, and another for deboning meat.
Cook food: Once the ingredients are prepared, they are transported to the cooking station. Here
equipment such as ovens, fryers, boilers, or other cooking devices are used to bring the
ingredients to the right temperature and ensure their complete cooking. During this stage,
seasonings and spices can also be added according to the specific recipes.
Chill and Freeze: After cooking, food is transferred to the chill station. Here, rapid cooling
methods are used to rapidly reduce the temperature of food and prevent bacterial growth. These
methods are specialized because it is a key process to produce these types of food. Food is
placed on special trays or shelves and placed in refrigeration or freezer chambers at very low
temperatures to freeze it properly.
Packaging: Once the food is frozen, it is taken to the packaging station. Here, they are placed
in suitable bags or containers for storage and distribution. Labels with product information,
preparation instructions, and expiration dates can also be added. At this stage, automatic
packaging machines can be used to streamline the process.
Store and distribute: After packaging, frozen foods are moved to the storage area. There, they
are stored in cold rooms at controlled temperatures until they are ready for distribution. Food
is organized by type, batch, and expiration date to ensure proper inventory and correct rotation.
Finally, food is shipped to outlets or distributed to customers based on needs and orders.
Advantages
• The system is simple, with the materials moving in a circle in one direction, it allows a
saving in the dimensions of the place because it allows concentrating everything in a
single section. By optimizing plant layout in this way, available resources can be used
more efficiently, and costs associated with the size and construction of the facility can
be reduced.

• Production managers and planners can optimize the manufacturing process and
planning in return. It allows you to identify and solve bottlenecks or inefficiencies in
the process because it allows more precise planning and continuous optimization of the
manufacturing process, which leads to greater efficiency and productivity.

• Plant workers can send real-time production feedback to other levels of management.
It directly influences effective communication and enables faster and more accurate
decision making because they can receive up-to-date information on production
progress, identify any problems or adjustment needs, and take timely action to resolve
them.

• High flexibility in the management of manufacturing resources, such as the time and
effort to manufacture a new product, which allows the production process to be
reconfigured and adapted to accommodate new products or changes in demand, thus
allowing a faster response to market needs and a more flexible production capacity.

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