Produccion

Overview of

Systematic Layout Planning (SLP)

Manufacturing Plant Example

Availability of Forms and Materials
We are often asked to supply various
forms, books, or other materials which
we have prepared for our own use.
Generally, we are not in the business
of selling materials. However, some
of our techniques are new; materials
are not available from commercial
suppliers; or itis more convenient to
obtain them from us.
Therefore we have established a policy
of providing a source of supply to our
clients and enrollees in our training
programs. Our charges are essentially
only the amount necessary to cover our
costs plus handling and shipping.
Certain forms may be available in
Microsoft Excel format from our
website at www.RichardMuther.com

Notes

RICHARDMUTHER & ASSOCIATES

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Consultants in Industrial Management & Engineering
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151 Village Parkway, Building 6, Marietta, GA 30067. Phone: 770-859-0161.
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www.RichardMuther.com_________________________________________________________________________

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About Richard Muther & Associates
Established in 1956 by Richard Muther, our firm has achieved an
international reputation as planners of profitable industrial plants,
warehouses, office and service facilities. Operating in the broad field ofindustrial management and engineering, we have experience in all aspects
of facilities planning and operations improvement. Our services are
delivered through leading-edge consulting, training, and research.
RMA consulting projects are conducted on the principle of
"helping the client help himself." Using our proprietary, systematic
methods, we enable client teams to get better results in recordtime. And
over the course of an assignment, clients master our approaches for their
future use. When needed, we will collect data, perform analyses, and
make presentations for approval, but our preferred role is to organize,
advise, coach, challenge, show by example, and audit the work being
done. This keeps your investment low and builds the confidence and
skills of your personnel. Our successrate on hundreds of assignments
attests to the wisdom of this approach. We assist in the following
activities:
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Plant & warehouse layout
Material handling analysis
Planning for lean and cellular manufacturing
Master site planning
Office space planning
Site location & selection
Long-range planning & facilities strategy
Consolidation & relocation planning

RMAtraining courses are conducted in-plant and through
leading universities and trade associations. These have been attended by
thousands of managers and engineers in 20 countries of the world. Each
work course is based upon one or more of our systematic, step-by-step
techniques. We offer formal certification in our more popular methods,
and license our materials for continuing use by qualifiedand certified
instructors. We currently offer in-plant seminars on more than a dozen
topics. Among the most popular:
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Warehouse & Distribution Center Layout
Systematic Planning for Manufacturing Cells
How to Plan for Rearrangement & Expansion
Long-Range/Strategic Planning of Industrial Facilities

RMA research projects have included a number of original
surveys on managementand engineering practices. We also arrange
benchmarking and study missions to help our clients improve their
facilities management practices.
Our research has resulted in the publication of 9 books, with
translations into more than 20 language editions. We have authored over
100 technical papers and presentations, and a dozen chapters for
handbooks and encyclopedias. Our associates have...