Course Information
Factory Layout Design and Optimization
Manufacturing and Maintenance Training
Help manufacturing teams strengthen factory layout design and optimization capability through practical tools, case-based learning and immediately applicable workplace action plans.
Table of Contents
1. Course Overview
Effective factory layout design and optimization requires more than isolated technical knowledge. Organizations need a structured approach that connects operating objectives, process discipline, people capability, data and cross-functional coordination.
The “Factory Layout Design and Optimization” course helps participants understand core principles, apply practical tools and work through realistic manufacturing scenarios. The program is designed for managers, supervisors and professionals who need to convert knowledge into measurable workplace results.
Through discussions, case analysis, templates and applied exercises, participants learn how to identify issues, evaluate options, build action plans and sustain improvements in their own departments or production environments.
2. Learning Objectives
- Understand the role, principles and business value of factory layout design and optimization in manufacturing operations.
- Identify current process gaps, risks, waste and improvement opportunities in the workplace.
- Use relevant tools, indicators, templates and data to analyze problems and support decisions.
- Coordinate effectively across production, maintenance, quality, planning, warehouse and support functions.
- Develop feasible improvement actions aligned with safety, quality, productivity, cost and delivery objectives.
- Establish follow-up indicators and routines to sustain results after the training program.
3. Target Participants
- Production managers, supervisors and team leadersNeed to manage daily execution, performance, quality, cost and improvement on the shop floor.
- Production engineers, process engineers and technical specialistsUse tools and data to analyze problems, improve processes and support operational decisions.
- Quality, maintenance, planning, warehouse and supply-chain personnelCoordinate related processes that affect production stability and performance.
- Lean, Kaizen and operational excellence practitionersNeed practical methods to identify opportunities, implement improvements and sustain results.
4. Course Outline
The program is organized into practical modules that move from core concepts to tools, application, implementation planning and sustained improvement in factory layout design and optimization.
PART 01Foundations of Factory Layout Design
- Clarify the purpose, scope and expected outcomes of foundations of factory layout design.
- Review key concepts, terminology, operating principles and business implications.
- Analyze current practices, common gaps and typical shop-floor challenges.
- Identify required data, process checkpoints, decision criteria and responsibility owners.
- Apply practical tools, templates and case-based exercises relevant to manufacturing operations.
- Discuss risk points, coordination requirements and control mechanisms across departments.
- Develop an implementation action plan that can be adapted to the participant’s workplace.
- Review lessons learned, improvement priorities and follow-up actions after training.
PART 02Current-State Survey and Data Collection
- Clarify the purpose, scope and expected outcomes of current-state survey and data collection.
- Review key concepts, terminology, operating principles and business implications.
- Analyze current practices, common gaps and typical shop-floor challenges.
- Identify required data, process checkpoints, decision criteria and responsibility owners.
- Apply practical tools, templates and case-based exercises relevant to manufacturing operations.
- Discuss risk points, coordination requirements and control mechanisms across departments.
- Develop an implementation action plan that can be adapted to the participant’s workplace.
- Review lessons learned, improvement priorities and follow-up actions after training.
PART 03Flow Analysis and Space Requirements
- Clarify the purpose, scope and expected outcomes of flow analysis and space requirements.
- Review key concepts, terminology, operating principles and business implications.
- Analyze current practices, common gaps and typical shop-floor challenges.
- Identify required data, process checkpoints, decision criteria and responsibility owners.
- Apply practical tools, templates and case-based exercises relevant to manufacturing operations.
- Discuss risk points, coordination requirements and control mechanisms across departments.
- Develop an implementation action plan that can be adapted to the participant’s workplace.
- Review lessons learned, improvement priorities and follow-up actions after training.
PART 04Designing Optimized Layout Alternatives
- Clarify the purpose, scope and expected outcomes of designing optimized layout alternatives.
- Review key concepts, terminology, operating principles and business implications.
- Analyze current practices, common gaps and typical shop-floor challenges.
- Identify required data, process checkpoints, decision criteria and responsibility owners.
- Apply practical tools, templates and case-based exercises relevant to manufacturing operations.
- Discuss risk points, coordination requirements and control mechanisms across departments.
- Develop an implementation action plan that can be adapted to the participant’s workplace.
- Review lessons learned, improvement priorities and follow-up actions after training.
PART 05Optimizing Operations, Safety and 5S
- Clarify the purpose, scope and expected outcomes of optimizing operations, safety and 5s.
- Review key concepts, terminology, operating principles and business implications.
- Analyze current practices, common gaps and typical shop-floor challenges.
- Identify required data, process checkpoints, decision criteria and responsibility owners.
- Apply practical tools, templates and case-based exercises relevant to manufacturing operations.
- Discuss risk points, coordination requirements and control mechanisms across departments.
- Develop an implementation action plan that can be adapted to the participant’s workplace.
- Review lessons learned, improvement priorities and follow-up actions after training.
PART 06Implementing Change and Measuring Effectiveness
- Clarify the purpose, scope and expected outcomes of implementing change and measuring effectiveness.
- Review key concepts, terminology, operating principles and business implications.
- Analyze current practices, common gaps and typical shop-floor challenges.
- Identify required data, process checkpoints, decision criteria and responsibility owners.
- Apply practical tools, templates and case-based exercises relevant to manufacturing operations.
- Discuss risk points, coordination requirements and control mechanisms across departments.
- Develop an implementation action plan that can be adapted to the participant’s workplace.
- Review lessons learned, improvement priorities and follow-up actions after training.
5. Training Methodology
Classes are delivered in small, learner-centered groups. Instructors provide concise input, then facilitate discussions, scenario-based practice, feedback and reflection so participants can translate knowledge into practical workplace behaviors.
6. Class Information
| Expected Start Date | Schedule | Class Hours | Location | Tuition Fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Be Announced | Saturday – Sunday | 08:30 – 16:30 | Ho Chi Minh City | VND 4,500,000 | Registration |
| To Be Announced | Monday – Thursday | 18:00 – 21:30 | Hanoi | VND 4,500,000 | Registration |
Note: The schedule above is provisional and may be adjusted based on enrollment, class arrangements and the actual training plan. Masterskills will confirm the official schedule with participants before the course begins.
- Duration: 2 days / 4 sessions; maximum 35 participants per class.
- Ho Chi Minh City: 224 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ban Co Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Hanoi: 51 Le Dai Hanh Street, Hai Ba Trung Ward, Hanoi.
- Corporate in-house training: Delivered at the client’s office or factory; pricing depends on the design scope, location and class size.
- Additional costs: Instructor travel and accommodation costs are determined by the delivery location, where applicable.
7. Learning Materials & Certification
Participants receive proprietary course materials developed by Masterskills, practical handouts, self-assessment forms and reference materials aligned with real business situations.
10. Selected Clients
Masterskills has delivered a number of corporate training programs with content closely related to this course topic.
Corporate Training ProgramCo., Ltd. G-Comply Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City
Corporate Training ProgramCompany JSC AceCook Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City
Corporate Training ProgramSelected client organization
Corporate Training ProgramCompany Toyotsu Safety & Automotive Components Vietnam – Binh Duong
Corporate Training ProgramCompany Toyota Ben Thanh – Ho Chi Minh City
Corporate Training ProgramCompany Saint Gobain Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City
Corporate Training ProgramCompany FMC Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City
Corporate Training ProgramCompany Standard Chem & Pharm - Ho Chi Minh City
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