Fundamental Principles of Facilities Planning and Design

This chapter introduces many of the fundamental principles and concepts germane to all of facilities planning. Fundamental principles underlying the design process are examined. The objectives of facilities planning are discussed and the fundamental concepts of manufacturing systems are described. Fundamental morphologies of basic layouts germane to all types of facilities planning are presented. An overview of the types of facilities found in service systems is followed with a discussion of renovation or reengineered facilities. The topic of site planning is introduced to motivate the need to plan and locate the manufacturing facility. Finally, constraints on facilities planning and design are addressed.