Moving towards operational efficiency: A Venn diagram approach to facility layout design and cattle handling principles

Abstract

In today's fast-paced and highly competitive industrial landscape, achieving optimal efficiency is the key to success. This review compares the fundamental facility layout design principles of industrial engineering with those of cattle handling facilities. This comparison is achieved through an integrative literature study on facility layout design principles, consisting of 1) a narrative literature review on industrial engineering principles and 2) a rapid systematic review of cattle handling facility design principles. By examining these principles side by side, we aim to identify the correlations and variations that exist and unearth opportunities for mutual enrichment and interaction between these seemingly disparate fields, to enhance both operational efficiency and improved production. A Venn diagram has been constructed to illustrate the relationship between these principles. This review offers valuable insights for industrial engineers, livestock managers, and researchers seeking innovative approaches to optimise operational performance and improve facility layout designs in diverse industrial and agricultural settings.