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Facility Layout (SLP)

Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) is a structured methodology developed by Richard Muther in the 1960s–1970s for designing optimal plant and facility layouts. The approach systematizes the consideration of material flow, personnel movement, equipment relationships, and space constraints to minimize material handling costs, improve safety, and enhance flexibility. SLP has become the foundational framework for facility design in manufacturing, warehousing, and service environments.

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Sources

  1. Muther, R. (1973). Systematic layout planning (2nd ed.). Boston: Cahners Books. link
  2. Tompkins, J. A., White, J. A., Bozer, Y. A., & Tanchoco, J. M. (2010). Facilities planning (4th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. link

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ScholarGateFacility Layout (SLP) (Systematic Layout Planning). Retrieved 2026-06-04 from https://scholargate.app/en/operations-management/facility-layout