Chapter 8 "Facility decisions: Layouts", after studying this chapter you will be able to: Introduce the different types of facility layouts that can be used in designing manufacturing and service operations, present a methodology for designing a process-oriented layout, introduce the concept of takt time and its relationship to the output capacity of a product-oriented layout,. | DAVIS AQUILANO CHASE PowerPoint Presentation by Charlie Cook F O U R T H E D I T I O N Facility Decisions: Layouts © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2003 chapter 8 Chapter Objectives Introduce the different types of facility layouts that can be used in designing manufacturing and service operations. Present a methodology for designing a process-oriented layout. Introduce the concept of takt time and its relationship to the output capacity of a product-oriented layout. Identify the various steps and elements that are involved in balancing an assembly line. Discuss the current trends in facility layouts given today’s shorter product life cycles and the customer’s increasing desire for customized products. © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2003 8– Managerial Issues Recognizing that many factors must be considered in choosing how to layout a facility. Understanding the significant impact that choosing a particular type of layout has on the firm’s ability to compete in the market and its long-term success. Developing estimates of the investment costs of time and money associated with installing a particular layout. Attaining the goal of a smooth flow of material through the process through the choice of a layout that is both efficient and effective. © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2003 8– Types of Manufacturing Layouts © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2003 8– Characteristics of a Good Layout Exhibit © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2003 8– Interdepartmental Flow Exhibit © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2003 8– Building Dimensions and Departments Exhibit © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2003 8– Interdepartmental Flow Graph with Number of Annual Movements Exhibit © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2003 8– Cost Matrix—First Solution Exhibit © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2003 8– Revised Interdepartmental Flowchart* Exhibit *Only interdepartmental flow with effect on cost is depicted. © The . | DAVIS AQUILANO CHASE PowerPoint Presentation by Charlie Cook F O U R T H E D I T I O N Facility Decisions: Layouts © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2003 chapter 8 Chapter Objectives Introduce the different types of facility layouts that can be used in designing manufacturing and service operations. Present a methodology for designing a process-oriented layout. Introduce the concept of takt time and its relationship to the output capacity of a product-oriented layout. Identify the various steps and elements that are involved in balancing an assembly line. Discuss the current trends in facility layouts given today’s shorter product life cycles and the customer’s increasing desire for customized products. © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2003 8– Managerial Issues Recognizing that many factors must be considered in choosing how to layout a facility. Understanding the significant impact that choosing a particular type of layout has on the firm’s ability to compete in the market and
