The document outlines a comprehensive facility layout for a shirt manufacturing plant in Bangalore, India, aimed at producing 5,000 shirts per day. Key objectives include optimizing material flow, enhancing production efficiency, and incorporating sustainability features, such as solar energy and eco-friendly materials. The facility is designed with employee amenities and future scalability in mind, ensuring optimal workflow and adherence to industry standards.
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The document outlines a comprehensive facility layout for a shirt manufacturing plant in Bangalore, India, aimed at producing 5,000 shirts per day. Key objectives include optimizing material flow, enhancing production efficiency, and incorporating sustainability features, such as solar energy and eco-friendly materials. The facility is designed with employee amenities and future scalability in mind, ensuring optimal workflow and adherence to industry standards.
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Comprehensive Facility Layout
for Shirt Manufacturing
Optimizing Workflow, Efficiency, and Sustainability Introduction • Plant layout is the systematic arrangement of machinery and resources to maximize efficiency. This project focuses on a layout designed to produce 5,000 shirts per day on a 2-acre site in Bangalore, India. Objectives • 1. Optimize material flow. • 2. Enhance production efficiency. • 3. Include employee-friendly amenities. • 4. Design for future scalability. Location and Site Selection • • Location: Bellandur, Bangalore. • • Proximity to markets and suppliers. • • Strong infrastructure and skilled workforce availability. • • Government incentives for industry. Factory Overview • • Production capacity: 5,000 shirts/day. • • Facility: 3-story building with basement. • • Features: Progressive layout, ergonomic stations, and eco-friendly design. Basement Plan • • Fabric and trim store: 6,045 sq. ft. • • Equipment: Inspection machines, racks, relaxation machines. • • Parking: Designated vehicle storage area. Ground Floor Plan • • Cutting, washing, and finishing departments. • • HR and administrative offices. • • Loading/unloading and chemical storage areas. First Floor Plan • • Sewing department: 11,833 sq. ft. • • R&D and conference rooms. • • Quality control and IE department cabins. Second Floor Plan • • Canteen and kitchen for employees. • • Solar panels: 4,840.8 sq. ft. • • Storage area for supplies. Fabric Store Calculations • • Daily fabric requirement: 6,250 meters. • • Storage: 7 days' capacity (422 rolls). • • Button and thread storage for 7 days. Cutting Department • • Equipment: Automatic cutting machines, band knives. • • Spreading tables: 4. • • Daily capacity: 6,250 meters of fabric. Sewing Department • • Production lines: 8. • • Machines: 288 sewing stations. • • Output: 5,000 shirts/day at 70% efficiency. Finishing and Packaging • • Equipment: Ironing tables, inspection tables, tagging machines. • • Tasks: Quality checks, packaging, and branding. Warehouse and Storage • • Area: 2,487.5 sq. ft. • • Features: Racks and designated sorting areas. • • Function: Inventory and dispatch management. Sustainability Features • • Solar energy generation. • • Sewage and effluent treatment plants. • • Natural ventilation and eco-friendly materials. Employee Amenities • • Facilities: Canteen, restrooms, crèche. • • Safety: Emergency exits, fire extinguishers. • • Recreation: Break rooms and wellness initiatives. Training and Sampling • • Training rooms: Theoretical and hands-on skill development. • • Sampling: Pre-production prototyping for quality assurance. Key Features • • Modular production systems. • • Ergonomic workstations. • • Streamlined operations with automated systems. Architectural Overview • • Multi-story building with RCC and CC structures. • • Standardized heights: 12-16 ft depending on zones. • • Climate-controlled areas for precision work. Hierarchical Structure • • Plant Manager oversees operations. • • Departmental heads for cutting, sewing, and finishing. • • Support teams: HR, maintenance, and quality control. Conclusion • The facility layout ensures optimal workflow, sustainability, and scalability. Designed for efficiency, it aligns with industry standards and is prepared for future expansions.