Optimizing facility layout through simulation

Abstract

Clyde Bergemann Africa would like to make it possible to manufacture specialized equipment used in their pneumatic systems in-house. To accomplish this, a new workshop and its layout have to be designed. The through put time of the production of the vessels will be calculated by doing comprehensive time studies and thus determining the cycle time. By manufacturing the vessels on the premises the company can apply more rigorous quality and job control in terms of the quality of the vessels, controlling the schedule and the cost of the new workshop. This will result in keeping CBZ at the fore front of the field and improving customer satisfaction. The following aspects of designing a new facility were addressed: • Process Flow • Equipment needed • Process Analysis Area requirements Location of the different departments Material Handling Cycle times The techniques learned in facility design, productivity and manufacturing systems were used to assist in solving the problems stated above.