VDI 3595-1999
Methods for the layout of operational areas and resources in terms of optimum material flow

Standard No.

VDI 3595-1999

Release Date

1999

Published By

Association of German Mechanical Engineers

Latest

VDI 3595-1999

Replace

VDI 3595-1974 VDI 3595-1997

Scope

The document describes methods with the aid of which the locations for departments or machinery of a company can be determined in terms of the most favourable flow of materials (layout planning). The methods dscribed here are part of the larger framework of logistic planning which attempts to achieve optimum organisation of the production process with a view to ensuring.

VDI 3595-1999 Referenced Document

• VDI 2411-1970 Concepts and explanations in the conveying system
• VDI 2498-1978 Procedure in material flow planning

VDI 3595-1999 history

• 1999 VDI 3595-1999 Methods for the layout of operational areas and resources in terms of optimum material flow
• 1974 VDI 3595-1974 Methods for coordination of manufacturing plants and working funds according with material-flow