Prep for Module 1 | Practice Operations

Layout Logic

Minimize Travel Distance

Arrange Stations to Reduce Travel

Where you place workstations matters. Products flow between stations — the farther apart they are, the more time and money you waste moving materials. Can you find the optimal layout?

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✂️ → 🧵 = 3 units apart
❌ Bad Layout
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🧵
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✂️ → 🧵 = 1 unit apart
✓ Better Layout

🎯 The Goal

Swap station positions to minimize total weighted distance. High-volume flows should be close together. Click two stations to swap them.

Current Distance
0
Target
≤ 50
Moves
0
Level
1/5
📦 Material Flows
🏭 Factory Floor
📏 Distance Calc
Total Stars
0
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🏭 Layout Tips for Module 1

  • Cutting → Sewing: This is your highest-volume flow in Practice Operations
  • Job shop layout: Group by function but optimize for common routes
  • Minimize backtracking: Products should flow forward, not zigzag
  • Balance utilization: A perfect layout won't help if one station is overloaded
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Level Complete!

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Your Distance
45
Target
≤50
Moves
3