Assessment of shop floor layouts in the context of process plans with alternatives

Decker, Claudio; Ferreira, João Carlos Espíndola; Henning, Elisa; Pereira, Carla Roberta

doi:10.1590/0103-6513.20180078

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“…Additionally, literature reports on multiple models for implementing SLP (Rawabdeh & Tahboub, 2006;Decker Junior et al, 2019). One interesting approach of SLP is proposed by Tortorella & Fogliatto (2008) and is composed of three phases: (i) analyze, (ii) research and (iii) selection.…”

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Lean layout design: a case study applied to the textile industry

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Paper aims:This research proposes a new facility layout for an Indian textile company based on guidelines for Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) and Lean Manufacturing (LM). Originality:This paper provides an original industrial case study with valuable insights for practitioners interested in layout redesign. The obtained results encourage assuming its transferability to similar situations than textile industry. Research method:To showcase the application of LM on plant layout design, an ABC Industries' facility is selected. Information is collected through multiple site visits and semi-structured interviews with the company's key staff, as well as examination of relevant company documentations.Main findings: Some of the expected results include costs reduction handling, organic growth elimination, unnecessary movements reduction and less arrangement adjustments. Implications for theory and practice:This paper provides an original industrial case study with valuable insights for the adaptation of the SLP model to reformulate plant designs.

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“…Regarding the studies of layout design in the textile industry, Brahmadeep & Thomassey (2014) investigated the production flow and the distribution logic of bobbins for the rewinding process in a yarn dyeing factory. Yet, literature reports on multiple models for implementing SLP (Rawabdeh & Tahboub, 2006;Decker Junior et al, 2019).…”

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