Efficiency design of mini factory for soy protein concentrate-based high protein biscuits

Abstract

Choosing the right method for planning a mini-plant layout with the most efficient material handling is crucial to minimize its cost of production. This study aims to create the efficient layout design for soy concentrate-based high protein biscuit mini factory, as well as to evaluate the financial feasibility of the mini factory with the most efficient layout design. Layout generation methods used in this study were the Systematic Layout Planning and BLOCPLAN algorithm. The layout efficiency was evaluated through the calculation of rectilinear distance and material handling cost. The financial aspects on the feasibility study were evaluated through the calculation of rectilinear distance and material handling cost. The SLP method was able to generate the most efficient layout design with a material handling distance of 13.78 m and material handling cost of IDR 79,537 per month, while the BLOCPLAN algorithm was able to generate a layout design with a material handling distance of 15.56 m and material handling cost of IDR 89,397 per month. It could be concluded that the most efficient layout design for the high-protein biscuit mini factory was the one generated from the SLP method, which had the Net Present Value of IDR 14,619,251; Internal Rate of Return of 12.38%, and Payback Period of 4.42 years.