Designing Process Layouts

• Step 1: Gather information:– Space needed, space available, importance of

proximity between various units

• Step 2: Develop alternative block plans:– Using trial-and-error or decision support tools

• Step 3: Develop a detailed layout– Consider exact sizes and shapes of departments

and work centers including aisles and stairways– Tools like drawings, 3-D models, and CAD

software are available to facilitate this process

Process Layout Steps• Step 1: Gather information like space needed, from-to matrix, and

REL Chart for Recovery First Sports Medicine Clinic (total space 3750 sq. ft.)

A

Radiology

400 sq. ft.

B

Laboratory

300 sq. ft.

C

Lobby & Waiting

300 sq. ft.

D

Examining Rooms

800 sq. ft.

E

Surgery & Recovery

900 sq. ft.

F

Physical Therapy

1050 sq. ft.

Step 1: Gather Information (continued)

Step 2: Develop a Block LayoutA

Radiology

400 sq. ft.

B

Laboratory

300 sq. ft.

C

Lobby & Waiting

300 sq. ft.

D

Examining Rooms

800 sq. ft.

E

Surgery & Recovery

900 sq. ft.

F

Physical Therapy

1050 sq. ft.

ProposedCurrent

Proposed LayoutWould Require LessWalking