Benchmarking

Abstract

The process layout of any manufacturing facility plays a critical role in the level of effectiveness and efficiency that can be achieved. Process layout serves as a foundation for decisions taken by the manufacturer on issues such as competitive priorities, process strategy, quality, and capacity. The process layout varies from one manufacturer to the other based on the nature of work conducted and the products produced. The following paper benchmarks the different process layouts utilized by automotive companies within North America. The paper will rank the layout based on Jobs per Hour (JPH) and over speed efficiency. Layout information and data utilized in this paper are obtained from each of the facilities during a benchmarking study conducted in 2010.