Productivity improvement in plant by using systematic layout planning (slp) - a case study of medium scale industry
25 Apr 2014-International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology-Vol. 03, Iss: 04, pp 770-775
TL;DR: In this paper, the layout design is an important task when a manufacturing system is constructed, or expanded, and the aim of this research is to study the existing plant layout of manufacturing unit and improve it using systematic layout planning theory (SLP) for better plant area utilization and increased productivity.
Abstract: In the present work, the layout design is an important task when a manufacturing system is constructed, or expanded. The objective of this research is to study the existing plant layout of manufacturing unit and improve it using systematic layout planning theory (SLP) for better plant area utilization and increased productivity In this paper we highlighted some problems faced by one medium scale Auto Ancillary company. The layout of the firm was the main concern regarding the operations conducted and material flow in the assembly line. Company focuses mainly to improve the productivity of plant. We use systematic layout planning (SLP) approach to improve existing layout of the company. The detailed study of the plant layout such as operation process chart, flow of material and activity relationship chart has been investigated. Final layout was selected by installation of new machine with effective utilization of area to improve productivity.
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