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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 25, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 19, 2007
Christopher Foltz, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Sreekanth Ramakrishnan, Wappingers Falls, NY (US);
Michael V. Teslani, Vestal, NY (US);
Christopher Foltz, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Sreekanth Ramakrishnan, Wappingers Falls, NY (US);
Michael V. Teslani, Vestal, NY (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A computer-automated method for analyzing an organizational floorplan layout, and making recommendations for modifying the layout to optimize productivity, and efficiency of operations conducted within the modified layout includes the following method steps. Gathering raw performance measure date comprising performance measures known to quantify the floorplan layout productivity and efficiency of operations, performing statistical analyses on the raw performance measure data and comparing different areas in the floorplan layout using results of the statistical analyses, and generating proximity data as a result of the comparing. The method includes comparing different resources needed to carry out planned operations, including using results of the statistical analyses, and their interdependencies, calculating and evaluating costs associated with operating in accordance with floorplan layout, including using the resources allocation data, and transportation methods and by generating cost data as a result calculating and evaluating. As a result, opportunities for modifying the layout are identified and recommended, which may be used in their entirety or in part to improve operation efficiencies and effectiveness.