Application of graph-based method for manufacturing layout evaluation

Wan Roslan, Wan Nurul Effah (2015) Application of graph-based method for manufacturing layout evaluation. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

One of the key elements to improve efficiency in manufacturing operations is facility layout. This study was conducted in Coraza systems Malaysia, Penang. The company produces industrial parts. Based on the observation and interview sessions, it was identified that there were found inefficiency on manufacturing facilities layout. It total travels distance was high. The objectives of this study are to investigate the current layout in production area and to propose an improved layout to minimize the travel distance by using Graph-Based Method. The dimension of layout were measured by using a measuring tape and the travel distance of current layout were generated by using Pythagoras Theorem to find the total of travel distance. The Graph-Based Method applied to rearrange the layout. The results show that final layout was arranged with same areas for each department but different arrangement and shape of layout. The result of proposed layout and current layout were compared. The proposed layout was proved better than the current layout with 36% reduced the travel distance between departments.

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