Plant Layout
Plant Layout
Plant Layout
Product Layout also called as “Straight line layout”, typically used for
serialized manufacture. This involves arrangement of machines in
one line, depending upon the sequence of operations.
ADVANTAGES
LIMITATIONS
A breakdown of one machine in a product line may cause stoppages of machines in the downstream of
the line.
Increase productivity
LIMITATIONS
This type of layout is not feasible for all situations. If the product mix is
completely dissimilar, then we may not have meaningful cell formation.
• Fixed Position Layout also called as “Static Layout”. This is followed in
the manufacture of bulky and heavy products such as locomotives,
ships, boilers and generators.
ADVANTAGES
Material movement is reduced.
Promotes pride and quality.
Highly flexible, can accommodate changes in product design,
product mix.
LIMITATIONS
Personal and equipment movement is increased.
Require greater skill of personnel.
Requires general supervision.