Course Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Smart Factory Layout Design

• Traditional vs Smart Layout Approaches
• Design Goals in the Industry 4.0 Era
• Key Concepts: Flow, Distance, Visibility
• Overview of Lean Layout Principles

Module 2: Digital Tools for Plant Design

• 2D and 3D Layout Software
• Simulation of Material Flow and People Movement
• Layout Performance Metrics
• Case Demonstration: Digital Layout in Auto Industry

Module 3: Space Optimization and Work Cell Design

• Designing for Modularity and Flexibility
• Cellular Manufacturing Concepts
• Minimizing Non-Value Activities
• Group Work: Redesigning a Line for Digital Flow

Module 4: Integrating Equipment, IoT, and Safety Zones

• Mapping IoT Networks to Layouts
• Access Control and Equipment Spacing
• Ergonomics and EHS Considerations
• Layout Compliance and Safety Audits

Module 5: Simulation and Layout Validation

• Running Digital Twin Simulations
• Testing Capacity and Flow Throughput
• Validation Metrics and Scenario Testing
• Final Exercise: Layout Pitch to Stakeholders