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Case Study:

New Facility Layout

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Industry

Food Manufacturing - Apple Slicing
Objectives:
  • Meet space requirements needed based on future growth
  • Meet the demand of apples for industrial bakeries and customers as ready-to-eat slices
  • Organize the facility into three separate processing operations (washing, processing, packaging)
Objectives:
  • Meet space requirements needed based on future growth
  • Meet the demand of apples for industrial bakeries and customers as ready-to-eat slices
  • Organize the facility into three separate processing operations (washing, processing, packaging)
The Solution:
  • Create an initial layout for a new facility and adjust based on FDA and customer requirements
  • Establish budgets for building purchase, building renovation, equipment acquisition, and relocation
  • Relocate into the new facility and ensure two product lines can function and meet the demand
The Solution:
  • Create an initial layout for a new facility and adjust based on FDA and customer requirements
  • Establish budgets for building purchase, building renovation, equipment acquisition, and relocation
  • Relocate into the new facility and ensure two product lines can function and meet the demand
Realized Benefits:
  • Two fully functioning and separate product lines
  • Ability to keep up with current market demand
  • Opportunities to expand product offerings
  • Appeeling Fruit met their 5-year objective within the first 2-years
Realized Benefits:
  • Two fully functioning and separate product lines
  • Ability to keep up with current market demand
  • Opportunities to expand product offerings
  • Appeeling Fruit met their 5-year objective within the first 2-years