Facility Planning and Workcell Design
| Course Code | MTID-323 |
|---|---|
| Lecture hours per week | 2 |
| Lab hours per week | 2 |
| Course Availability | Open |
| Description | In this course the student explore how plant layouts are designed. The focus is on creating a layout that promotes the efficient use of equipment, material, people and energy. Students learn how to: Gather all relevant information regarding plant layout design. Complete a production and flow analysis. Identify the necessary support service resources. Develop total space requirements and allocate floor area. Develop a plot plan and building shape. Evaluate the plant layout solution using CAD and simulation software. The course requires basic knowledge of MS Office and AutoCAD software. SIMUL8 is a business simulator capable of the most detailed simulations |