Professional Documents
Culture Documents
8
Facility and Work
Design
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
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LO 8-1
Objectives of Layout Studies, Part 1
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LO 8-1
Objectives of Layout Studies, Part 2
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Layout Patterns in Configuring LO 8-1
Facilities
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LO 8-1
Product Layout, Part 1
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LO 8-1
Product Layout, Part 2
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LO 8-1
Process Layout
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LO 8-1
Cellular Layout
• Reduced materials-handling
requirements
• Quicker response to quality problems
• Efficient use of floor space
• Greater worker responsibility that
leads to an increase in morale and
satisfaction
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LO 8-1
Fixed-Position Layout
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LO 8-1
Fixed-Position
Characteristic Product Layout Process Layout Cellular Layout
Layout
Demand volume High Low Moderate Very Low
Organizations, Part 1
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Facility Layout in Service LO 8-1
Organizations, Part 2
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LO 8-2
Flow Shop Product Layout Design
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Exhibit 8.6 Typical Manufacturing Workstation
Layout
LO 8-2
Assembly Line
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LO 8-2
Assembly-Line Balancing
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LO 8-2
Cycle Time (CT), Part 1
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LO 8-2
Cycle Time (CT), Part 2
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LO 8-2
Line-Balancing Approaches, Part 2
• Precedence network
- Helps visually determine the
feasibility of a workstation
assignment
- Helps ensure that certain
precedence restrictions are met in
the sequence of performing a task
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LO 8-3
Designing Process Layouts
• Involves determining:
• Specific job tasks and responsibilities
• Work environment
• Methods by which tasks will be
carried out to meet the goals of
operations and competitive priorities
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LO 8-4
Job Design, Part 2
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LO 8-4
Safety
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LO 8-4
Ergonomics
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LO 8-5
Workforce Ethics
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KEY TERMS