A wide variety of digital tools and computer simulation software is available for creating plant layouts. However, engineers shouldn’t overlook the benefits of 2D and 3D physical mockups.
“A 2D mockup can be something as simple as using chalk or tape on a concrete floor,” says Jamie Flinchbaugh, a partner at the Lean Learning Center and a former ASSEMBLY columnist. “Pieces of cardboard or styrofoam are typically used for a 3D mockup.