Deciding the Physical Distribution in a Cars Manufacturing Facility

In this activity you will learn how to determine the appropriate layout and space required for each process in a cars manufacturing facility.

Description of the Activity and Instructions

Choose a specific cars company.

Define a list of required machinery, equipment, workstations, offices, rest areas, materials, etc.

Develop and define the location of machinery, equipment, workstations, offices, rest areas, materials.

Make the distribution in the manufacturing facility the most efficient way possible.

Develop a process distribution for one specific product.

Explain why you consider this is the most efficient distribution for this specific manufacturing facility.

The main objective of this activity is to demonstrate the benefits of optimizing a production line with the best distribution of its equipment and spaces. To be more productive and profitable.