FACILITY PLANNING (2 credits)

Learning outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: Use location analysis techniques; Design plant services of flow interaction; Analyze parts flow in plants; Estimate number of machine required; Calculate floor space requirements; Interpret computer based facility layout optimization tools.

Topics:

1. Introduction to Manufacturing Facilities Design and Material Handling;
2. Sources of Information for Manufacturing Facilities Design;
3. Time Study;
4. Process Design;
5. Flow Analysis Techniques;
6. Activity Relationship Analysis;
7. Ergonomics and Workstation Design Space Requirements;
8. Auxiliary Services Requirement Space;
9. Material Handling;
10. Office Layout Techniques and Space Requirements;
11. Systematic Layout Planning;
12. Facilities Design – The Layout;
13. Review.