For the Kindle Store version, please refer to http: //www.amazon.com/Plant-Layout-Facility-Planning-ebook/dp/B00FAGME58/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1379779924&sr=1-1&keywords=Plant+Layout+and+Facility+Planning Layout, or the physical organization of people, materials and machines within a workplace, is at the very heart of productivity. This book will enable the reader to create productive layouts quickly and smoothly. Plant layout and facility planning are closely associated in industrial and commercial enterprises, and affect operating efficiency and productivity now and in the future. Layout chapters include: Plant Layout, Facility Design, Floor Planning Layout benefits and concepts Layout and how it can enhance productivity Work flow and facility layout Sequence of actions The big picture for a layout Factors to consider in a layout and relocation Relocate for cost reasons Glossary of layout terms If you only read one layout chapter Step one, to create a layout What is the degree of difficulty? Block layout, and detailed layout What format, CAD or paper-dolls? Create layouts, explore options Relationships of layout components Ownership in a layout Tools to apply, for successful layouts Technology transfer, documentation The destination; prepare it Pack and move Master plan a facility Workplace layout Office move, a special case A jam-packed building and how to cope Relocation to an existing company facility Layout for the truly expert Layout during facility consolidation Chapters in the ection on Facility Relocation, Merger, and Consolidation include: Overview, a facility instead of or in addition to Time to expand Time to relocate Justification, both objective and subjective The marketplace which solicits business to locate in their areas Relocation incentives and taxes Just where, exactly Site search process Quality Of Life, and Culture Shock The need for confidentiality Red flags and warning signs Master Plan for a campus, of multiple facilities A "simple" move A "simple" expansion Create a facility from scratch Consolidation, merger, of equipment, facility or process Typical sequence of actions, for a facility project Chapters explain what and why, and list actions to create productive layouts quickly and smoothly within the physical constraints of the facility. They improve project management by highlighting which practices to utilize and which missteps to avoid, and extend the technical capabilities of your staff. This book will guide your organization through practical strategic and hands-on instruction, enable creation of new productive layouts quickly and smoothly within the physical constraints of the facility, as well as Consider and optimize factors which extend the layout's contribution now and through the years. Extend the technical capabilities of your staff . Improve project management by highlighting which practices to utilize and which missteps to avoid. A thoughtful layout can achieve many efficiencies in a new or existing facility. Facility layouts and floor plans tend to be replaced infrequently, because a revision can be expensive and cause disruption as it is installed. Better get it right.

A step-by-step guide to planning new factories and plant rearrangements, this book describes proven analytical methods for: Calculating space requirements, Activity-pair relationships, Materials handling analysis, Generating alternative layout. This proven strategy masterfully weaves together the very best elements of layout methods for manufacturing cells, JIT, demand-flow and constraint-based flow manufacturing philosophies, in addition to traditional job shop and assembly line operations. Learn how to methodically reduce or totally rid a design of profit eroders during the plan/design of a cost efficient manufacturing layout.

This project-oriented facilities design and material handling reference explores the techniques and procedures for developing an efficient facility layout, and introduces some of the state-of-the-art tools involved, such as computer simulation. A "how-to," systematic, and methodical approach leads readers through the collection, analysis and development of information to produce a quality functional plant layout. Lean manufacturing; work cells and group technology; time standards; the concepts behind calculating machine and personnel requirements, balancing assembly lines, and leveling workloads in manufacturing cells; automatic identification and data collection; and ergonomics. For facilities planners, plant layout, and industrial engineer professionals who are involved in facilities planning and design.

This book presents a structured approach to develop mathematical optimization formulations for several variants of facility layout. The range of layout problems covered includes row layouts, floor layouts, multi-floor layouts, and dynamic layouts. The optimization techniques used to formulate the problems are primarily mixed-integer linear programming, second-order conic programming, and semidefinite programming. The book also covers important practical considerations for solving the formulations. The breadth of approaches presented help the reader to learn how to formulate a variety of problems using mathematical optimization techniques. The book also illustrates the use of layout formulations in selected engineering applications, including manufacturing, building design, automotive, and hospital layout.

Introducing various contemporary practices, this book shows how to approach facilities planning with precision. It guides the reader through each step in the planning process, from defining requirements to developing alternative material, handling techniques and manufacturing/waterhouse operations to selecting and evaluating facilities plans.

A resource for individuals responsible for siting decisions, this guidelines book covers siting and layout of process plants, including both new and expanding facilities. This book provides comprehensive guidelines in selecting a site, recognizing and assessing long-term risks, and the optimal lay out of equipment facilities needed within a site. The information presented is applicable to US and international locations. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.