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Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) is a technique developed by Richard Muther and Associates. The 3 fundamental areas of the technique; Relationships; Space and Adjustment, include 10 sub-headings within the process: -
Relationships
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Collection of Input Data |
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Flow of Materials |
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Activity Relationships |
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Relationship Diagrams |
Space
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Space Requirements |
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Space Available |
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Space Relationship Diagrams |
Adjustments
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Modifying Considerations |
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Practical Limitations |
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Evaluation & Final Selection |
This technique combines quantitative measurement of materials movement with non-flow considerations such as noise, fumes, temperature, supervision, communications, personnel comfort and movement. It’s major advantage being that it clearly documents the logic of the layout and easily allows input from all levels of staff.
The clear methodology also ensures no contributing factors are forgotten or fall-through-the-gaps. The same principals are applied to block layout planning of the total operation as are to the detail planning of each activity. However the use of CAD for the calculation of activity area requirements has quickened the process through these detailed planning phases.
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