Bamboo Incense Stick Cluster, Nalbari - Design Clinic Scheme
Bamboo Incense Stick Cluster, Nalbari - Design Clinic Scheme
Bamboo Incense Stick Cluster, Nalbari - Design Clinic Scheme
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Topic<br />
Layout<br />
Workstations,<br />
Workspace and<br />
Ergonomics<br />
Machinery<br />
Research and<br />
Development<br />
Observations<br />
• Factory is situated on a large plot of land with separate sheds<br />
alloted for storage of raw material, large machinery, rolling<br />
of agarbattis and weighing. Other sheds are utilised for smaller<br />
or unused machinery, storage for material, cooking, eating<br />
and administrative areas. Open space in the building are also<br />
occassionally used for purposes of training<br />
• Workstations: No dedicated workstation. A small table of<br />
dimensions approximating 15”x 10”x 4” is used as a surface for<br />
the rolling of the agarbattis. The table is brought out and<br />
placed on the ground. The worker assumes a squatting or<br />
cross-legged position and proceeds of roll the agarbattis.<br />
• Workspace: The main workspace areas are the shed used for<br />
pulverising and powdering of raw materials and the workshed<br />
used for the rolling of the agarbattis, weighing and storage.<br />
• Circular saws, pulverisers, bark cutters, bamboo sliver maker,<br />
square stick maker, stick sizer, stick polisher, laboratory<br />
equipment, vibro screen.<br />
• Currently, none.<br />
Possible design solutions<br />
• The sequence of operations from delivery and unloading<br />
of materials, processing, assembly, packaging, leading and<br />
dispatch need to be identified, sequenced and adapted to the<br />
layout of the factory area, to best utilise the space available<br />
and streamline the manufacturing process.<br />
• Position assumed for rolling the agarbattis is difficult to sustain<br />
for long periods of time. <strong>Design</strong> of a workspace allowing for<br />
a sitting position such as a chair or a bench with an elevated<br />
table for rolling will help the worker’s posure as well as<br />
improve overall productivity.<br />
• Workers in the pulverising and powdering shed should be<br />
provided with protective masks. The workspace for the rolling<br />
of agarbattis is also utilized for the weighing, bundling, stacking<br />
and storage of finished agarbattis. Rolling of agarbattis need<br />
a dedicated area near the doorway, with adequate light and<br />
ventilation.<br />
• Current in-house machinery is adequate, unless they plan to<br />
automate agarbatti rolling process. As manual stick making is<br />
popular, some machines are infrequently used. However, when<br />
not in use, the machines need to be kept clean and in good<br />
working condition.<br />
• As interest has been shown in retail, a study of agarbatti<br />
aromas and the scenting process is required, in order produce<br />
a finished product. Creation of a brand identity and<br />
appropriate packaging are indicated, as well as exhaustive<br />
research of the market, options for advertising and distribition<br />
and possible partners.<br />
N.A.S for <strong>Bamboo</strong> <strong>Incense</strong> <strong>Stick</strong> <strong>Cluster</strong>, <strong>Nalbari</strong> | 2013 | Mridul Mitra, <strong>Design</strong> Consultant | Email: mridul.mitra@gmail.com 17