Applying Lean Principles to Facilities and Workplace Design

I have been writing a second edition with more Lean Manufacturing examples and terminology. However, progress has been painfully slow. Many people have requested either edition. Accordingly, I am making this special version of the First Edition available on a complimentary basis.

This special edition is a scanned copy of the original in PDF format. Some figures did not scan well. In addition, there are original typesetting errors, particularly in the later chapters. If you find yourself confused, it may be due to a mislabeled or misplaced figure. I apologize for these lapses in quality. They account for one reason why the book is free.

However, the principles remain sound; examples are realistic; the approach is universal. It applies to Lean Manufacturing and, indeed, any manufacturing strategy.

You will find supplementary material on our website at www.strategosinc.com. A free preview of the Second Edition's Chapter 4 is at www.strategosinc.com/facdes.htm.

I hope this is helpful in your facilities planning work.

Sincerely,

Quarterman Lee
President
Strategos, Inc.
Kansas City, Mo. USA
www.strategosinc.com

Click links below to download PDF versions of desired chapters from Facilities & Workplace Design: An Illustrated Guide.

• Table of Contents/Preface/Acknowledgments (7 pages)



• Chapters 1-3, "Facilities in a Changing Environment", "The Framework for Facilities Design", "The Macro-Space-Plan" (106 pages)



• Chapter 4, "Micro-Space-Planning and Work Cell Design" (54 pages)



• Chapter 5, "Workstation Design: The Sub-Micro-Space-Plan" (22 pages)



• Chapter 6, "Site Planning and Location" (22 pages)



• Chapter 7, "Office Space Planning" (12 pages)



• Chapter 8, "A Final Note" (18 pages)