The systematic layout planning (SLP) - also referred to as site layout planning[1] - is a tool used to arrange a workplace in a plant by locating areas with high frequency and logical relationships close to each other.[2] The process permits the quickest material flow in processing the product at the lowest cost and least amount of handling. It is used in construction projects to optimize the location of temporary facilities (such as engineers' caravans, material storage, generators, etc.) during construction to minimize transportation, minimize cost, minimize travel time, and enhance safety.
There are four levels of detail in plant layout design,