Terminal layout plan

Abstract

The thesis was implemented at the terminal of Posti in Jyväskylä during the spring of 2017. The terminal's current layout had faced only minimal changes after it was built in 2008. During the years, however, the terminal had faced changes in its processes due to the expansion of the terminal, changes in volume and acquisition of new customers. The purpose of the thesis was to create a layout plan which would improve the effectiveness, material flows and safety of the terminal. Researching possibilities of combining transports between the freight and postal sides of the terminal was also needed.

Information of the current state of the terminal was gained through observation, by researching data collected from the information systems of the company and by using a questionnaire. Through the current state analysis of the terminal, the problem areas were determined.

The thesis resulted in two layout design choices. the first layout design was a design that centered on the idea of improving material flows by shortening transport distances and reducing congested areas in order to reduce the possibility for accidents. The second layout design was aimed towards the future, as it required some structural changes to the terminal. The first layout design was chosen as the recommended layout. Implementation of the layout proposal depends on the decisions of the company.