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 Layout 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. Proposed Current Proposed Layout Would Require Less Walking