Introducción a la Distribución en Planta | 18/111 | UPV

Title: Introduction to Plant Layout Description: This video introduces the concept of plant layout. García Sabater, JP. (2015). Introduction to Plant Layout. http://hdl.handle.net/10251/53071 Automatic description: In this video, the Roble Group professor offers an introduction to plant layout, also known as plant layout. His objective is to explain the concept and advantages of a good layout, identify factors influencing the design, and point out when changes are necessary. Safety is highlighted as a crucial aspect, along with the path the products will travel and the clarity of the flow to facilitate visual interpretation. Other points mentioned include working conditions, ease of coordination and control, accessibility for maintenance and cleaning, efficient use of space, and flexibility to adapt to future changes. The video also addresses the factors that affect plant layout design, such as material characteristics, machinery, labor, material handling, wait times, and auxiliary services. It also considers the building that houses the operation, whether an existing facility or a new design to accommodate future needs. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of observing the workplace to identify signs that reveal the need to change the plant layout, including congestion, long distances for products to travel, bottlenecks, the use of qualified personnel for simple tasks, and clutter, which can cause employee anxiety. The book "Operations Management" is recommended as a good source of information for further exploration of the topic. Author: José Pedro García Sabater Course: This video is 18/111 of the Jose Pedro García Sabater course.    • Jose Pedro García Sabater   Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV): https://www.upv.es More videos at:    / valenciaupv   Access our MOOCs: https://upvx.es #Layout #FloorLayout #BUSINESSORSHIP