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Tips and Best Practices for Layout Design

Maria August 31, 2023

Tips and Best Practices for Layout Design

Basics to improve flow:

  • Keep continuous flow concept as a focus when designing a new layout
  • Make physical location of workstations and/or equipment correspond to work sequence
  • Determine which staff has access to which equipment
  • U-shaped or C-shaped (aka Cellular) designs are often most efficient in lean
  • The cellular design eliminates waste by using a smaller floor plan
  • Test layout designs to make sure they are working properly
  • Establish pre and post measurements to document flow improvements
  • Do not create a layout that cannot be changed