FP Lec 6 (Compatibility Mode)
FP Lec 6 (Compatibility Mode)
FP Lec 6 (Compatibility Mode)
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CHAPTER 4
FLOW, SPACE, AND ACTIVITY
RELATIONSHIPS
Direct clustering algorithm (DCA)
Example: Using the DCA method to determine
alternative groupings of machines (bottleneck
machines) for the following figure
Direct clustering algorithm (DCA)
S-shaped flow
straight-line flow
U-shaped flow;
W-shaped flow
Example
• A firm produces three components. Components 1 and 2 have the
same size and weight and are equivalent with respect to
movement. Component 3 is almost twice as large and moving two
units of either component 1 or 2 is equivalent to moving 1 unit of
component 3. The departments included in the facility are A, B, C,
D, and E. the overall flow path is A-B-C-D-E. The quantities to be
produced and the component routings are as follows:
Solution
Apply the From-to chart procedure
In the above from-to chart, the circled numbers represent component numbers and
the number of following the circled numbers indicate the volume of equivalent flows
for the component.
Qualitative Flow Measurement
• Flows may be measured qualitatively using the
closeness relationship values developed by Muther
and given in the following Table
total of 1447 ft2 of floor space is required for the planning department
Visual Management and Space
Requirements
• Aisles should be located in a facility to promote effective
flow. Aisles may be classified as departmental aisles and
main aisles.
• Planning aisles that are too narrow may result in congested
facilities having high levels of damage and safety problems.
Conversely, planning aisles that are too wide may result in
wasted space and poor housekeeping practices
• Aisles widths should be determined by considering the type
and volume of flow to be handled by the aisle. The type of
flow may be specified by considering the people and
equipment types using the aisle.
Visual Management and Space
Requirements