Facilities Planning and Design

Facilities Planning and Design is a core discipline within Industrial Engineering that focuses on the strategic determination of where a facility should be located and the tactical design of how its physical assets should be arranged to best support its operational objectives. This process involves analyzing space requirements, designing efficient layouts for equipment and workstations, and planning material handling systems to optimize the flow of materials, information, and people. The ultimate goal is to create a safe, efficient, and flexible physical environment that minimizes operational costs, reduces bottlenecks, improves productivity, and can adapt to future changes in demand or processes.

1. Introduction to Facilities Planning
   1. Definition and Scope
      1. Definition of Facilities Planning
      2. Scope of Facilities Planning
      3. Key Terms and Concepts
      4. Relationship to Manufacturing Systems
      5. Role in Organizational Strategy
   2. Importance and Objectives
      1. Cost Reduction
         1. Minimizing Capital Investment
         2. Reducing Operating Costs
         3. Optimizing Resource Utilization
      2. Productivity Improvement
         1. Enhancing Workflow Efficiency
         2. Reducing Bottlenecks
         3. Improving Throughput
      3. Enhanced Safety and Morale
         1. Improving Workplace Safety
         2. Promoting Employee Well-being
         3. Reducing Workplace Injuries
      4. Increased Flexibility
         1. Adapting to Market Changes
         2. Supporting Product and Process Changes
         3. Enabling Future Expansion
   3. The Facilities Planning Process
      1. Overview of the Planning Process
      2. Strategic vs. Tactical Planning
         1. Characteristics of Strategic Planning
         2. Characteristics of Tactical Planning
         3. Integration of Strategic and Tactical Plans
         4. Time Horizons and Decision Making
      3. Phases of Facility Design
         1. Preliminary Planning
         2. Conceptual Design
         3. Detailed Design
         4. Implementation
         5. Operation and Maintenance
         6. Continuous Improvement
   4. Relationship to Other Disciplines
      1. Industrial Engineering
         1. Role in Process Optimization
         2. Work Study Applications
      2. Operations Management
         1. Integration with Production Planning
         2. Capacity Management
      3. Supply Chain Management
         1. Impact on Logistics and Distribution
         2. Supplier Integration
      4. Architecture and Construction
         1. Collaboration in Building Design
         2. Construction Project Management
         3. Building Codes and Regulations