In order to produce efficiently and safely, the layout is a key component. It is composed of information from Processes, Materials Handling, Safety, and Site Selection.
Overview
The entire property is 17.42 acres, and the facility is 26,138 square feet. There are two docks for receiving and shipping. The office area is 3,078 square feet, the assembly area is 3,450 square feet, and the manufacturing area is 2,574 square feet.
Office
The main office space includes 4 offices for 5 office workers. There is a storage area, a copy room, a lobby and receptionist, a conference room, and a set of bathrooms. The office space leads both to the main floor and to a breakroom. The second office space has 4 offices for 4 Engineers and Quality Technicians. It is located closer to the Assembly and Fabrication Floor.
Manufacturing Floor
The manufacturing floor is divided into two main sections: assembly and fabrication. Within fabrication, there is every machine needed to make the RayDesks Desk Riser. The welding stations are self-contained with welding curtain for safety. There is a fabrication supervisor with a desk also located in this area. There is a small storage area for manufacturing equipment located in the upper left corner.
Within assembly, there are five workstations. The first three workstations put the desk riser together, and the last two workstations package the desk riser. There is an assembly supervisor with a desk also located within this area.
Within assembly, there are five workstations. The first three workstations put the desk riser together, and the last two workstations package the desk riser. There is an assembly supervisor with a desk also located within this area.
Storage
There are three storage areas within the facility. The first storage area contains raw materials, which come directly from receiving. It is located between the fabrication and assembly area and next to quality assurance for inspections. The second storage area contains finished goods, which then go straight to shipping. There is a supervisor and a desk located with this area, as well. The third storage area is work-in-progress bins located throughout the facility.
Other Areas
There is a locker room at the employee entrance for employees to store their belongings. There is a area for quality assurance located next to assembly and raw materials for inspections for raw materials and for products. There are four sets of bathrooms located throughout the facility. There is a breakroom with access both to the manufacturing floor and to the office floor.