Overview
Systematically develop the following:
3.1. Production Program Definition
Selection of production type (e.g., EV components, battery systems, medical devices, industrial
drones, additive manufacturing facility, etc.)
Definition of production capacity
Product and process characterization
3.2. Site Selection and Justification
Transportation accessibility
Technical and energy infrastructure
Workforce availability
Environmental and regulatory constraints
Economic feasibility considerations
3.3. Technological Process Design
Description of production processes
Equipment specification
Material and information flow analysis
3.4. Master Plan Development
Functional zoning of the site
Layout of production, warehousing, administrative, and auxiliary facilities
Internal logistics concept
3.5. Workplace Layout Planning
Organization of production areas
Flow optimization (Lean principles)
Safety and ergonomics considerations
3.6. Integration of Innovative Technologies (Mandatory)
The project must include:
Automation and/or robotic systems
IoT-based monitoring solutions
Concept of a Digital Twin
ERP and/or MES system integration
Energy-efficient solutions
3.7. Sustainability Assessment
Energy efficiency measures
Carbon footprint reduction strategies
Circular economy principles
4. Deliverables and Requirements
Written report: 25–35 pages
Graphical documentation:
o Site layout plan
o Master plan
o Production area layout
Minimum 10 academic references
Proper academic citation style (APA/Harvard/Chicago as specified) Suggested book is Systematic Layout Planning by Richard Mutter & Lee Hales