Unit 2082 - Facility Design and Layout

1. Introduction to Facility Design and Layout

• Importance of facility design in industry and business
• Basic principles of facility design
  • Product and process considerations
  • Flexibility and scalability
• Objectives of facility layout
  • Maximizing efficiency and productivity
  • Minimizing costs and waste
• Factors to consider when designing a facility
  • Space requirements
  • Safety and compliance
  • Environmental factors

2. Facility Location Selection

• Importance of selecting an optimal facility location
• Key factors influencing location decisions
  • Proximity to suppliers and customers
  • Transportation access and infrastructure
  • Labor availability and skill levels
  • Market demand and competition
  • Government policies and incentives
• Methods and tools for location analysis
  • Factor rating method
  • Break-even analysis

3. Space Planning and Optimization

• Principles of space planning
  • Functional zoning
  • Flow analysis
• Techniques for layout design
  • Process layout
  • Product layout
  • Fixed-position layout
  • Cellular layout
• Workflow efficiency and bottleneck identification
• Storage solutions and inventory management
• Strategies to maximize productivity through space utilization

4. Ergonomics in Facility Design

• Introduction to ergonomics and its importance
• Ergonomic principles in workplace design
  • Anthropometric data
  • Posture and movement considerations
• Designing ergonomic workstations
  • Seating and desk arrangements
  • Tool and equipment placement
• Equipment layout considerations for reducing strain and injury
• Impact of ergonomics on health, safety, and productivity

5. Material Handling Systems

• Overview of material handling and its role in facility design
• Types of material handling systems
  • Conveyors
  • Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
  • Robotics
  • Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Functions and benefits of each system
• Implementation considerations
  • Cost
  • Integration with existing systems
  • Scalability and maintenance

6. Sustainable Facility Design

• Principles of sustainable design in facilities
• Energy efficiency methods
  • Lighting
  • HVAC systems
  • Renewable energy integration
• Waste reduction strategies
• Environmental impact mitigation
• Green building practices
• LEED certification overview
• Sustainable design strategies and case studies

7. Technology Integration in Facility Design

• Role of technology in modern facilities
• Automation technologies
• Internet of Things (IoT) devices
• Data analytics for facility management
• Real-time monitoring systems
• Benefits of technology integration
  • Improved efficiency
  • Predictive maintenance
• Challenges and risk management

8. Facility Layout Simulation

• Introduction to simulation in facility design
• Overview of simulation software tools
  • AutoCAD
  • SIMUL8
  • FlexSim
• How simulation supports layout optimization
• Workflow efficiency analysis using simulation
• Resource utilization and scenario testing
• Case examples and best practices