Visualisation Techniques

Abstract

As we have seen from the preceding chapter, work study uses a number of techniques which enable us to visualise the existing and projected layouts with regard to flows of material and personnel, but much more than this is needed to gain a meaningful picture of a large layout problem. First, we need to see the present situation in detail, so that we may learn why it is failing to give satisfaction, and what the physical limitations are. Next, we must be able to project forward to a new situation, and see what effect a change in layout will have on the future production demands, and what this means in terms of space and equipment.