The process of develop a production layout is one of the key
aspects of creating a new company, regardless of its market segment. This
study aims to develop a facility layout for arabica coffee processing.
Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed through the SLP (Systematic
Layout Planning) method, for this purpose, a research of the necessary
equipment was developed, regarding its dimensions and production capacity.
Was also considered the six principles of layout optimization. The result was a
layout proposal, with an array of equipment following the principle of
arrangement by processes. It was also elaborated the facility plant, with the
explanation of the process flow.
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