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Proces layout (or functional layout)

Q: What are 3 characteristics and some examples of a process-orientated layout?

Design places departments with large flows of material or people close together Departments areas having similar processes located in close proximity ( =nabijheid ) E.g., All x-ray machines in same area Used with process-focused processes Examples: job-shops, office layout, hospital layout

Q: An important type of a process layout is a job-shop (discrete products), what are 4 characteristics and 2 principles of this layout?

Characteristics: Large variety of inputs Large variety of outputs Much and varied transport Long and varied product lead times Layout principles: Maximum utilization of each machine Maximum labor specialization

Q: What are the 6 steps in developing a process-orientated layout by using the Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) procedure?

Construct a 'from-to matrix' Determine space requirements for each department Develop an initial schematic diagram Determine the cost of this layout By trial-and-error (or more sophisticated means: e.g. Software), try to improve the initial layout Prepare a detailed plan that evaluates factors in addition to transportation cost

Q: What are 3 characteristics and a example of a cellular( =mobiele ) layout (work cells)?

Special case of product-orientated layout in what is ordinarily( =gewoonlijk ) a process-orientated facility Consists of different machines brought together to make a product Usually temporary ( =tijdelijk ) arrangement only Example: Assembly line set up to produce 3000 identical parts in a job shop Bv als bakker op bepaalde dag alle bodems voor de taarten van komende maand gaat maken (geloof ik)

5 important questions on Proces layout (or functional layout)

What are 3 characteristics and some examples of a process-orientated layout?

Design places departments with large flows of material or people close together
Departments areas having similar processes located in close proximity(=nabijheid)

E.g., All x-ray machines in same area

Used with process-focused processes
Examples: job-shops, office layout, hospital layout

An important type of a process layout is a job-shop (discrete products), what are 4 characteristics and 2 principles of this layout?

Characteristics:

Large variety of inputs
Large variety of outputs
Much and varied transport
Long and varied product lead times

Layout principles:

Maximum utilization of each machine
Maximum labor specialization

What are the 6 steps in developing a process-orientated layout by using the Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) procedure?

Construct a 'from-to matrix'
Determine space requirements for each department
Develop an initial schematic diagram
Determine the cost of this layout
By trial-and-error (or more sophisticated means: e.g. Software), try to improve the initial layout
Prepare a detailed plan that evaluates factors in addition to transportation cost

What are 3 characteristics and a example of a cellular(=mobiele) layout (work cells)?

Special case of product-orientated layout in what is ordinarily(=gewoonlijk) a process-orientated facility
Consists of different machines brought together to make a product
Usually temporary(=tijdelijk) arrangement only
Example: Assembly line set up to produce 3000 identical parts in a job shop

Bv als bakker op bepaalde dag alle bodems voor de taarten van komende maand gaat maken (geloof ik)

What are 4 requirements for cellular production?

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Identification of families of products - group technology codes (see Ch.5, p.215)
High level of training and flexibility on the part of the employees
Being self-contained(=op zichzelf staand), with its own equipment and resources
Test (poka-yoke) at each station in the cell