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Case Study: TIPL is a manufacturer in Ottawa, Ontario and specializes in sports memorabilia. Their specialty is to make 3 - D images of past and present athletes used as promotional giveaways. TIPL started as a 2 - perspon company owned and operated by Anthony and Rose, a married couple that met in art school. The couple started their business as a hobby doing their work in spare room on the main floor of their home. The business grew and they moved their operation to their 1 2 0 0 sq . foot basement where space was sufficient for the 1 0 0 figures they would mold and paint on average each month for clients. The process is simple and the couple ’ s unique feature is their ability to capture the athlete they portraying in a very life - like way, more so then their competition. When an order is received, Rose reviews photos of the athlete. Using a 3 - D photo sculpting machine, a rough sculpture is created out of plastic. Rose ’ s sculpting techniques take over and the life - like features are added to figure. This is called a master from which molds are made. Anthony has created a process to multiply the molds quickly using a rubber that is recyclable. Once a job is finished, the master mold is kept and the rubber is recycled into new molds. Depending on the job size, Anthony will make 1 0 to 5 0 molds from the master. Once the molds are produced, production can begin. Chemicals are mixed with resin and poured into the molds. The pouring occurs late in the day so that the product can cure over night. The next morning the figures are pulled from the molds. The figures are then painted which takes approximately two days with four local artisans who are either retired or work part time and like the extra income. Each figure is approximately six inches tall and 2 to 3 inches wide at its widest point. Once the figures are dry, a product label is affixed to its base. The label identifies the product as a hand crafted original from the artisans at TIPL and made in Canada. TIPL ’ s office number is also on the base of the product. Last week Rose answered the phone and Anthony watched her eyes get bigger and bigger as the conversation continued. A large marketing company in the US wants to make TIPL there sole provided or sports figurine memorabilia for several pro sports teams, college football teams, with expectations to grow into additional teams at the pro and college level. They would be licensed with all the major professional sports and college associations. Ultimately they would be expected to produce 2 , 0 0 0 figures per month with 2 0 % growth each year likely to a maximum of 5 , 0 0 0 figures per month. The marketing company did not want to use an overseas manufacturer. They want a consistent high quality product that they feel they can have a close relationship with the company they work with. With the license, TIPL would be allowed to distribute and retail any excess products produced but only in Canada. All US sales would be to the marketing company that would act as a distributor selling to the sports retailers and directly to the teams. Anthony and Rose hire you to design their new location. They would like their new location to be sufficiently large to manufacture the quantity of product they will grow to . They would also like sufficient space for distribution as well as space for a retail outlet as part of their building. They would like you to draw the layout for the different activities within the main areas of manufacturing, distribution, and retail. In addition to hiring production workers, Rose and Anthony expect they will need to hire 5 office workers to handle the finance and administration activities of the organization. Submit the layout for Rose and Anthony. You may use the drawing tools in WORD and / or Excel. Make sure that for each activity, there is a written description describing why your layout is right for that activity. incorporate the area dimensions. You should show the placement of all of the production stations, departments, and other areas. The key to a good layout is minimizing movement cost and maintaining safety.

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Case Study: TIPL is a manufacturer in Ottawa, Ontario and specializes in sports memorabilia. Their specialty is to make 3 - D images of past and present athletes used as promotional giveaways. TIPL started as a 2 - perspon company owned and operated by Anthony and Rose, a married couple that met in art school. The couple started their business as a hobby doing their work in spare room on the main floor of their home. The business grew and they moved their operation to their 1 2 0 0 sq . foot basement where space was sufficient for the 1 0 0 figures they would mold and paint on average each month for clients. The process is simple and the couple ’ s unique feature is their ability to capture the athlete they portraying in a very life - like way, more so then their competition. When an order is received, Rose reviews photos of the athlete. Using a 3 - D photo sculpting machine, a rough sculpture is created out of plastic. Rose ’ s sculpting techniques take over and the life - like features are added to figure. This is called a master from which molds are made. Anthony has created a process to multiply the molds quickly using a rubber that is recyclable. Once a job is finished, the master mold is kept and the rubber is recycled into new molds. Depending on the job size, Anthony will make 1 0 to 5 0 molds from the master. Once the molds are produced, production can begin. Chemicals are mixed with resin and poured into the molds. The pouring occurs late in the day so that the product can cure over night. The next morning the figures are pulled from the molds. The figures are then painted which takes approximately two days with four local artisans who are either retired or work part time and like the extra income. Each figure is approximately six inches tall and 2 to 3 inches wide at its widest point. Once the figures are dry, a product label is affixed to its base. The label identifies the product as a hand crafted original from the artisans at TIPL and made in Canada. TIPL ’ s office number is also on the base of the product. Last week Rose answered the phone and Anthony watched her eyes get bigger and bigger as the conversation continued. A large marketing company in the US wants to make TIPL there sole provided or sports figurine memorabilia for several pro sports teams, college football teams, with expectations to grow into additional teams at the pro and college level. They would be licensed with all the major professional sports and college associations. Ultimately they would be expected to produce 2 , 0 0 0 figures per month with 2 0 % growth each year likely to a maximum of 5 , 0 0 0 figures per month. The marketing company did not want to use an overseas manufacturer. They want a consistent high quality product that they feel they can have a close relationship with the company they work with. With the license, TIPL would be allowed to distribute and retail any excess products produced but only in Canada. All US sales would be to the marketing company that would act as a distributor selling to the sports retailers and directly to the teams. Anthony and Rose hire you to design their new location. They would like their new location to be sufficiently large to manufacture the quantity of product they will grow to . They would also like sufficient space for distribution as well as space for a retail outlet as part of their building. They would like you to draw the layout for the different activities within the main areas of manufacturing, distribution, and retail. In addition to hiring production workers, Rose and Anthony expect they will need to hire 5 office workers to handle the finance and administration activities of the organization. Submit the layout for Rose and Anthony. You may use the drawing tools in WORD and / or Excel. Make sure that for each activity, there is a written description describing why your layout is right for that activity. incorporate the area dimensions. You should show the placement of all of the production stations, departments, and other areas. The key to a good layout is minimizing movement cost and maintaining safety.

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Certainly! Below is a **written description** and a **proposed layout plan** for TIPL’s new facility, designed to meet their production target of up to **5,000 figures per month** (with 20% annual growth), and to incorporate manufacturing, distribution, retail, and office functions. This response will outline the **dimensions**, **flow**, and **rationale** for each area. (You can use this plan to create a drawing in Word/Excel using boxes and labels.) --- ## 1. **Area Requirements Calculation** **Production Volume:** - **Max figures/month:** 5,000 - **Process:** Mold creation, resin casting, curing, demolding, painting, finishing, packing. - **Staff:** 4+ painting artisans, production workers, 5 office workers, retail staff. **Space Estimation:** - **Manufacturing:** 4,000 sq. ft. (including molds, casting, curing, painting, QC, and packing) - **Distribution/Warehouse:** 2,000 sq. ft. (finished goods, shipping, receiving, supplies) - **Retail Storefront:** 800 sq. ft. - **Office/Admin:** 800 sq. ft. - **Amenities/Breakroom/Locker:** 400 sq. ft. - **Circulation/Aisles/Safety:** 1,000 sq. ft. **Total Estimate:** **9,000 sq. ft.** (Round up to 10,000 sq. ft. for future growth and comfort.) --- ## 2. **Layout Description & Flow** ### **A. Manufacturing Area (4,000 sq. ft.)** - **Location:** Rear/central section (closest to loading docks for materials in, finished goods out) - **Sections:** 1. **Master Sculpting & Mold Making (800 sq. ft.):** - Separate, clean area for Rose’s sculpting, tools, and 3D printer. Adjacent to Mold Room. 2. **Mold Production (600 sq. ft.):** - Anthony’s mold duplication, rubber recycling station. 3. **Resin Casting & Curing (1,000 sq. ft.):** - Well-ventilated, chemical safety. Pouring tables, curing shelves (overnight cure). 4. **Demolding & Trimming (400 sq. ft.):** - Benches for cleaning, prepping figures. 5. **Painting & Finishing (900 sq. ft.):** - Painting booths/tables for 4+ artisans, drying racks, ventilation. 6. **Quality Control & Packing (300 sq. ft.):** - QC station, labeling, packing boxes. - **Rationale:** Linear flow **(left to right / back to front)** minimizes backtracking and cross-traffic. Good separation of chemical, messy, and clean activities. Ventilation and safety for resin/paint areas. --- ### **B. Distribution & Warehouse (2,000 sq. ft.)** - **Location:** Adjacent to manufacturing, near loading dock. - **Sections:** - **Inbound Receiving (200 sq. ft.):** Supplies, raw materials. - **Finished Goods Storage (1,000 sq. ft.):** Shelves/racks for boxed figures. - **Shipping/Outbound (500 sq. ft.):** Packing, staging for courier pickup. - **Supplies Storage (300 sq. ft.):** Paints, resin, molds, packing materials. - **Rationale:** Close to both manufacturing (input/output) and shipping/receiving doors. Easy truck access. Minimizes internal transport distance and congestion. --- ### **C. Retail Storefront (800 sq. ft.)** - **Location:** At the front of building, street-facing, separate entrance. - **Features:** - Display cases, cashier, sample figures, point-of-sale. - Viewing window into production (optional, for customer engagement). - Small backroom for retail inventory. - **Rationale:** Showcases Canadian-made, hand-crafted products. Attracts foot traffic. Separation from production for customer safety. --- ### **D. Office/Admin (800 sq. ft.)** - **Location:** Near retail entrance, but separated from customer traffic. - **Includes:** - 5 workstations, meeting room, Rose & Anthony’s office, copier/printer, secure file storage. - **Rationale:** Easy access to both production (for management) and retail/entry (for visitors, deliveries). Quiet, secure, and professional environment. --- ### **E. Employee Amenities (400 sq. ft.)** - **Includes:** - Breakroom with kitchenette, restrooms, lockers/changing area. - **Rationale:** Central location for all staff. Promotes staff comfort and hygiene. --- ### **F. Circulation & Safety (1,000 sq. ft.)** - **Wide aisles** for carts/pallets, emergency exits, fire safety equipment, accessible restrooms. --- ## 3. **Suggested Layout Diagram (Text Description)** ``` --------------------------------------------------------------- | Retail Storefront (800 sq.ft.) | Office/Admin | | [Front Entrance, Display, Cashier] | (800 sq.ft.) | |------------------------------------------|------------------| | Viewing window (optional) | | |-------------------------------------------------------------| | | Employee Amenities (400 sq.ft.) | | | |-----------------------------------| | | | | | | Manufacturing (4,000 sq.ft.) | Distribution/ | | Master Sculpt. | Mold | Casting | Paint | Warehouse | | 800 sq.ft. |600 |1000 |900 | (2,000 sq.ft.) | | Demold/Trim | QC/Packing | | | 400 | 300 | | |-------------------------------------------------------------| | Rear Loading Docks | --------------------------------------------------------------- ``` - **Front:** Retail & Office with main public entrance. - **Middle:** Employee amenities, buffer between public and production. - **Production:** Linear flow from left (sculpt/mold) to right (QC/packing). - **Distribution:** At back/right with direct access to loading dock. - **Amenities:** Centrally located for all staff. - **Wide aisles** between all zones for safety and easy movement. --- ## 4. **Why This Layout Works** - **Linear Manufacturing Flow** reduces backtracking, confusion, and risk of cross-contamination. - **Separation of Customer & Production Areas** ensures safety and professional customer experience. - **Proximity of Warehouse to Manufacturing** allows fast movement of goods in/out. - **Retail at the Front** maximizes visibility and branding, can show off the artisanal process. - **Efficient Use of Space** allows for future growth and easy supervision. - **Safety:** Wide aisles, clear emergency exits, chemical zones isolated and ventilated. --- ## 5. **How to Draw This in Word/Excel** - Use **Rectangles** for each area (proportionally sized). - Label each area (Manufacturing, Warehouse, Retail, Office, Amenities). - Draw **arrows** showing product flow (from sculpting to shipping). - Mark **entrances, loading docks, and main aisles**. --- ### **Summary Table of Areas** | Area | Sq. Ft. | Key Functions | |---------------------|---------|---------------------------------------| | Manufacturing | 4,000 | Sculpt, mold, cast, paint, pack | | Distribution/Warehouse | 2,000 | Storage, shipping, receiving | | Retail Storefront | 800 | Display, sales, customer interaction | | Office/Admin | 800 | Finance, management, admin | | Employee Amenities | 400 | Breakroom, lockers, restrooms | | Circulation/Safety | 1,000 | Aisles, exits, safety | | **Total** | 9,000 | | --- ## **Conclusion** This layout is designed for efficient, safe, and scalable production as TIPL grows to 5,000+ figures/month. It minimizes movement cost, maintains strong safety standards, and creates a welcoming retail/office space for both staff and customers. **You can now create a drawing in Word/Excel based on the above, or request a simple ASCII/diagram version if needed.** If you need the drawing template or legend, let me know!

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