4. Results
The manufacturing process re‐design was made through
three different methodologies. The first one is an
empirical method while the others are engineering
techniques. In the following sections, the results of each
method will be summarized.
4.1 Empirical approach
The first layout was identified empirically. According to the
problems recognized and the goals sought, various different
solutions have been suggested in an attempt to place similar
operations or activities with specific needs close together.