Evaluation and Redesign of Potting Shed for the Non-Profit Organization, Growing Grounds Farms

Author(s) Information

Adya Sinha, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis ObispoFollow
Julianna Levy, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis ObispoFollow

Department - Author 1

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department

Degree Name - Author 1

BS in Industrial Engineering

Date

6-2013

Primary Advisor

Sema Alptekin

Abstract/Summary

Growing Grounds, a local nonprofit organization, operates as a fully functioning nursery in San Luis Obispo. Their planting facility is outdated and the process is inefficient. They have new funding available and need to determine if they should automate certain processes or improve existing methods. This report details the current process and presents two possible ergonomic solutions and the accompanying layouts and improvements. An analysis is conducted to determine which new layout is recommended for Growing Grounds based on their current production and revenue, and future recommendations are given.

URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/imesp/135