
1. Identify objectives & constraints
1.1. Stakeholder consultation
1.1.1. Interviews with managers and workers
1.1.2. SWOT Analysis
1.2. Data collection
1.2.1. Available resource
1.2.2. Facility dimension
1.2.3. Budget and saftey regulation
1.3. Goal Setting
1.3.1. Smart goals
1.3.2. Define performance measures
2. Analyse the product and process
2.1. Product Analysis
2.1.1. Characteristic and specifications
2.1.2. Demand and Volume Analysis
2.2. Process Mapping
2.2.1. Mappings
2.2.2. Value stream mapping (VSM)
2.2.3. Flow charts and bottlenecks identification
2.3. Resource Assesment
2.3.1. Time-Motion Studies
2.3.2. Interdependencies of resources
3. Generate and Evaluate Alternative layout
3.1. Generate and Evaluate Alternative layout
3.1.1. Layout Generation
3.1.1.1. Systematic Layout Planning
3.1.1.2. Simulation tool (AutoCAD, FlexSim)
3.2. Layout Classification
3.2.1. Product Layout
3.2.2. Process Layout
3.2.3. Cellular Layout
3.2.4. Hybrid Layout
3.3. Evaluation Metrics
3.3.1. Metrics
3.3.2. Quantitative
3.3.3. Qualitative
3.4. Decision-Making tools
3.4.1. Multi-criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)
3.4.2. Analytical Hierarchy Process
3.4.3. Benchmarking and Simulation
4. Implement and Improvement of the selected Layout
4.1. Implementation plan
4.1.1. Phased rollout
4.1.2. Gannt charts for task sequencing
4.2. Change Management
4.2.1. Training program
4.2.2. Standared Operating Procedure (SOP)
4.3. Performance Monitering
4.3.1. KPI
4.3.2. Regular audits and Feedback collection
4.4. Continous Improvement
4.4.1. Lean Principles
4.4.2. Feedback loops
4.4.3. Root cause analysis