Factory Layout

• Factory layout

  Effective factory layout is the goal and it will promote productivity safety, and quality of goods/services
• Criteria for factory layout

  • Flexibility - can be modified easily if need be (can be hard with larger machines)
  • Coordination - allows for an easy flow, one step to the net
  • Distance - minimised distance to avoid accidents and/or wastage
  • Handling - minimum handling to avoid damaging material or product
  • Best use of space - optimum utilisation of space (making use of vertical space)
  • Visibility - clearly visible ti avoid accidents and account for all goods
  • Limit discomfort - avoid situations of poor lighting, excessive heat, etc
  • Safety - ensure all risks are noted and precautions are in place
• Advantages of proper factory layout

  Employee POV

  • less physical movement of workers
  • less tired & more productive
  • higher productivity -> potential benefit of higher pay
  • Optimum utilisation of space & logical flow = fewer accidents

  Business POV

  • Production process runs smoothly
  • more goods produce higher turn over
  • Less waste = lower production cost = higher profit
  • Implement production system is easier
  • General safety is promoted