{"id":3735,"date":"2023-04-02T15:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-02T19:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eptura.wpengine.com\/discover-more\/blog\/what-is-facility-planning-in-operations-management\/"},"modified":"2024-09-10T00:33:44","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T04:33:44","slug":"what-is-facility-planning-in-operations-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eptura.com\/discover-more\/blog\/what-is-facility-planning-in-operations-management\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is facility planning in operations management?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eptura.com\/discover-more\/blog\/introduction-to-facilities-management\/\">Facility managers<\/a> are responsible for keeping <a href=\"https:\/\/eptura.com\/discover-more\/blog\/integrated-facilities-management-guide\/\">integrated facilities management<\/a> humming along smoothly. It\u2019s a job that requires day-to-day oversight and the ability to adapt to changing facility needs. But more than that, FMs need the foresight to engage in facility planning.<\/p>\n<p>What is the meaning of facility planning? It\u2019s more than just keeping up with the demands of the workplace. Facility planning is about staying ahead of them. With a forward-looking mindset, facility managers can maximize space, improve the workplace experience, and keep costs low. It all starts by observing current trends and pinpointing the pivotal workplace needs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"lp.eptura.com\/website-spaceiq-demo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9703 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/spaceiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/space-management-software-buyers-guide.webp\" alt=\"space-management-software-buyers-guide\" width=\"1300\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224226916 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224226916 BCX0\">The best way to\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224226916 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224226916 BCX0\">e<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224226916 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224226916 BCX0\">xplain the need of<a href=\"https:\/\/eptura.com\/discover-more\/blog\/operation-and-maintenance-plans-for-buildings\/\"> facility planning<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224226916 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224226916 BCX0\">\u00a0within operations management is to look at it through the lens of fostering efficiency. How can it create efficiency in the context of employees and their work? In budgeting and cost planning? In space\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224226916 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 SCXW224226916 BCX0\">utilization<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224226916 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224226916 BCX0\">\u00a0and usage? At its core, facility planning is the tool that unlocks efficient operations management.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW224226916 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The goal: Creating efficiency<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Understanding the importance of facility planning means looking at efficiency. How effectively are you using the <a href=\"https:\/\/eptura.com\/discover-more\/blog\/space-planning-app\/\">space available to you<\/a>? Are you supporting employee productivity? Where does waste exist within your workplace and what can you do to minimize it?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The goal of facility planning is to not only recognize opportunities for efficiency, but to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">anticipate<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0them as well. Alleviating inefficiencies within the workplace has rippling effects across the entire business. For example:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recognizing workspace is insufficient prevents overcrowding and the dip in productivity that comes with it. It can also serve as the foundation for a cost-saving hot desk or remote work arrangement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reviewing vendor contracts helps\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FMs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0move to an integrated facilities management approach,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">consolidating<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0costs and streamlining the property management aspect of facilities oversight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reviewing occupancy data from an office\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IoT<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0gives facility managers the data they need to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">anticipate<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0space requirements for a growing workforce. This supports better planning for expansion costs and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">logistics<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n these scenarios and others like them, the emphasis is on facilities planning.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">need of facility planning<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">evident<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0any time there are recognized efficiencies or areas of opportunity.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Facility managers\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">observe<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, und<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">erstand, and act on key areas to chart future improvements. The goal is to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">optimize<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the different\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">facets<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of business by making improvements to the one thing touching them all: facilities. Efficiency in planning and execution is critical.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Facility planning objectives<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Looking ahead at facility needs is important, but not without context. Before addressing anything, FMs need core facility planning\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">objectives<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> at the forefront of their observations and decision-making. What are your <a href=\"https:\/\/eptura.com\/discover-more\/blog\/facilities-management-goals-and-objectives\/\">facility management goals and objectives<\/a>?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keeping costs as low as possible?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using the workplace to attract talent?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Imbuing a sense of culture and belonging?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maximizing productivity?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Planning for growth?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improved space\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">utilization<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">objectives<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">likely a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0combination of all these and more. Order them by importance and assess the impact\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">they\u2019ll<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0have. Then, start looking at what you can do to shift the momentum in the right direction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0forget to set benchmarks. Objective improvements are only actualized when you can measure change. Create systems for collecting and measuring data to dictate future facility changes. Whether\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0through the IoT, employee feedback, or financial reporting, tracking the effects of change helps refine future facilities planning. Just make sure benchmarks align with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">objectives<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aspects of facility planning\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Facility planning is as broad in scope as the job duties of facilities managers. As a result, FMs need to align\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">objectives<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and trends with the different segments of facilities themselves. These include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technologies<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Building and landscape<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Processes and practices<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each part of the business contributes to planning. For example, if your goal is to improve space\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">utilization<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">plan for the future<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you\u2019ll<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0need to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">observe<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0how it fits into the various aspects of facilities planning. How does space\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">utilization<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0impact people, technology, the building, and your processes? Every\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">facilities<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0planning initiative should be stacked against individual pieces and then considered as part of the whole.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Looking ahead at how facilities impact operations\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">give<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0businesses an edge for improvement. When you understand how facilities\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">impact<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0your business\u2019 core pillars,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0possible to work backward, making improvements that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">facilitate<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0best results.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The importance of facility planning in operations management<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is facility planning in operations management?\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the act of improving facilities to foster continued success in the business. Your facilities touch every part of the business.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Planning ahead<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to means looking thoroughly at facilities and how to improve them.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eed of facility planning in operations management<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is invaluable\u2014a core driver of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">betterment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0across the workplace and across the organization.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Facility planning is like any other mode of planning. You plan for financials and hiring, product development and marketing\u2014why not facilities, too? Facilities are the second-largest cost behind employees. It makes sense to continuously plan for facility evolution. Whether change is a result of demand or careful observation, thorough facilities planning ensures it comes to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fruition<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Keep reading: <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/eptura.com\/discover-more\/blog\/facility-management-software\/\">how to select the best facility management software<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"lp.eptura.com\/website-spaceiq-demo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9704 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/spaceiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/blog-5.png\" alt=\"demo spaceiq\" width=\"1300\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get current trends on pivotal workplace needs to make the most of your facility planning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":3734,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":"","_wpscp_schedule_draft_date":"","_wpscp_schedule_republish_date":"","_wpscppro_advance_schedule":false,"_wpscppro_advance_schedule_date":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":false,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"","_twitter_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type":"","_pinterest_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"","_medium_share_type":"","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[7,396],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3735","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-space-planning"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.5 (Yoast SEO v26.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Is facility planning in operations management? | Eptura<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Facility managers are responsible for keeping facilities humming along smoothly. 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