M Porting Detailed Layout
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Date approved for distribution: March 2000
| Author: |
Thomas Lacksonen, Associate Professor
Department of Industrial Management
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI 54751
lacksonent@uwstout.edu
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| Keywords: |
Production/Manufacturing
Layout Design - detailed
Capacity analysis
Group Technology
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Abstract: This case study involves the detailed re-design of an existing production facility. Students must analyze capacity requirements for one type of equipment. Students must perform group technology analysis to identify cells to make the different types of parts. Students must identify a material handling solution for one material flow. Students must determine transfer batch sizes and work-in-process storage requirements in a cellular layout. Students must do a flow analysis using their revised designs. Upon completing these analyses, the students must do a complete CAD redesign of the facility and create a report to justify their solution.
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