 Systematic layout planning

Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) is a structured approach to designing the layout of facilities, such as manufacturing plants, warehouses, offices, and other operational spaces. The primary goal of SLP is to optimize the arrangement of various elements within a facility to improve efficiency, productivity, and safety while minimizing costs. The concept was developed by Richard Muther in the 1960s and entails a series of steps that guide planners through the layout design process.