Optimization of Plant Design in a Pharmaceutical Industry Company: Systematic Layout Strategies and Performance Evaluation

Vargas Palomino M.P.; Raqui Arratea M.Y.; Chávez Castillo R.A. · Advances in Transdisciplinary Engineering (2025) · DOI: 10.3233/atde250567

Resumen

The research at Quimivet S.A. revealed an inefficient plant design, with significant downtime in transportation due to poor area distribution. This affects operational efficiency and underscores the need for strategic redistribution to optimize workflow and reduce idle times. The study focused on plant layout, aiming to reduce travel distances and production times using the Systematic Layout Planning methodology and Layout Performance Index. Tools used included the Process Analysis Diagram (DAP) for comparing times and distances before and after implementing the methodology, and Layout Performance Index Matrices (IDL) to calculate efficiency. The Relational Table helped determine area proximity, as well as the reasons behind the changes being made. The implementation resulted in a 5.6% reduction in operational times and a 46.57% decrease in travel distances. Layout management improved by 25.96%. This supports findings by Álvarez, De Ávila, and Hurtado [8], who concluded that Systematic Layout Planning minimizes delays and improves space efficiency.

Instituciones: Universidad Continental