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Layout and Space Planning Course List
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To see selected course outlines, please click on the course number. If no outline
is available, or you would like more information, please
contact Lee Hales by telephone or E-mail. Also, be sure to see our
Public Training Schedule for dates, locations, and sponsors of our up-coming
public workshops.
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1-SLP
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Systematic Layout Planning (SLP)
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1
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2-SLP
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Systematic Layout Planning (SLP)
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2
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3-SLP
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Systematic Layout Planning (SLP)
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3
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5-SLP
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Systematic Layout Planning (SLP)
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5
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2-LWDC
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How to Lay Out a Warehouse or Distribution Center
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2
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3-LWDC
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How to Lay Out a Warehouse or Distribution Center
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3
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1-OLP
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Office Space and Layout Planning
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1
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2-OLP
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Office Space and Layout Planning
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2
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1-WD
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Workplace Design
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1
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About Our Layout and Space Planning Courses
A sound facility layout is essential to effective performance. In most plants and
warehouses, layout is the most important component of the facilities plan. Layout
drives material handling cost and has a major impact on flow times. Layout also
determines how flexible and adaptive the facility will be when responding to changes
in product-mix and business mission.
Layout should not be left to expedience, or the uncoordinated by-products of continuous
improvement (Kaizen) events. Such an approach is like playing “one-move chess”.
You often regret your latest move shortly thereafter! Getting a good layout requires
a comprehensive approach – one that examines multiple alternatives and considers
all the factors involved.
Our courses in layout and space planning are based upon
Systematic Layout Planning (SLP). Developed by
Richard Muther, and refined over more than 40 years of application,
SLP is recognized throughout the world as the most organized way to develop layout
plans. SLP is documented in a variety of
texts, videos, and handbooks, and has been translated into several languages.
Our workshops teach the SLP method and how to apply it on your current or next project.
They provide essential training for those who must:
- Add major new equipment or capacity
- Accommodate new business activities
or products
- Rearrange for better material flow and
throughput
- Expand or consolidate facilities
- Implement work cells and lean manufacturing
- Implement new warehousing methods, processes
and systems
- Rearrange for teams or more effective
office communications
While all courses teach the same SLP method, courses titled “Systematic Layout Planning”
focus on manufacturing plant layout. These are ideal for plant managers, industrial
and manufacturing engineers, first-line supervisors and lead operators. Those interested
in warehouse/distribution center layout or office space planning will find more
value in our specialized courses on these topics.
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