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Yeshiwas Adimasu Mekdela Amba University Management Department

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Layout Design Assignment

Yeshiwas Adimasu Mekdela Amba University Management Department

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Assignment for students about Optimizing Facility Layout at Mekdela

Amba University
Mekdela Amba University is planning to improve the layout of one of its primary facilities to
enhance efficiency, reduce congestion, and improve user (student) satisfaction. The university
has decided to focus on one of the following areas: library, cafeteria, registrar’s office, or student
dormitories, class room arrangements, career service center operation, student support service,
campus security, admin and academic office arrangement, or any other areas of operation. Each
of these facilities serves a different purpose and provides to a diverse group of users.

Assignment

Assume yourself as a consultant in operations management and you have been tasked with
evaluating the layout of one of these facilities to identify potential improvements. Your task
is to design a new layout that will simplify operations, optimize space usage, and enhance user
experience. In your report, address the following:

1. Assessment of the Current Layout:


o Describe the current layout of the chosen facility.( one area you are interested in)
o Identify any existing issues, such as overcrowding, long wait times, inefficiency
in movement, or inadequate space utilization.
2. User Flow Analysis:
o Conduct a user flow analysis to understand how students, staff, and other users
navigate the space.
o Identify bottlenecks or areas where users experience delays or challenges (pain
points for user interaction).
3. Design Proposal for the New Layout:
o Based on your analysis, propose a new layout design that enables to resolve the
pain points.
o Explain how the new layout will address the identified issues and support a
smoother flow of users.
o Specify any necessary structural changes (e.g., moving walls, changing seating
arrangements, adding signage (sign posts) etc.).
4. Implementation and Cost Considerations:
o Outline a basic plan for implementing the new layout, including an estimated
timeline and key steps.
o Discuss the costs involved and any budget considerations the university should
take into account.
5. Impact on Operations and User Experience:
o Describe how the new layout will improve operational efficiency for the
university.
o Analyze the potential impact on user satisfaction and overall experience within
the facility.

Deliverables:

Submit a detailed report with:

 A visual sketch of the existed and newly proposed layout.


 A written analysis covering each section of the assignment requirements listed above
from 1 – 5.
 Any data or observations that support your design choices ( if you got and available)

Remark

 This is a group assignment, with each group consisting of up to 7 students. Each group
will give a presentation, and individual grades will vary based on each member's
participation in both the preparation and presentation of the work.
 Each group must work on a unique area of operation; redundancy is not allowed.
Therefore, you must inform me of your chosen area before starting, and we will confirm
and agree on it together.
 Submission Date: On or before 01/03/2017 EC. Late submissions will not be accepted.

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