Question

Explain the four types of plant layout.

Answer 1

(1) Material handling and transportation is minimized and efficiently controlled.

(2) Bottlenecks and points of congestions are eliminated (by line balancing) so that the raw material and semi-finished goods move fast from one work station to another.

(3) Work stations are designed suitably and properly.

(4) Suitable spaces are allocated to production centres and service centres.