25-06-2012, 02:19 PM
FACILITY LAYOUT PROBLEM
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Layout Types
Process Layout:
- Fixed Layout:
- Product Layout:
Process Layout
Similar pieces of equipment that perform similar functions are grouped together. For example; all drill machines are grouped and placed together.
Fixed Layout
The equipment is brought to the object being processed, and the object does not move. Example; house construction.
Layout Types
The selection of the layout type depends on: 1) the firm’s operations strategy, 2) the forecast volume of production, 3) the physical characteristics of the product, 4) availability of the resources, and 5) the type of process technology that will be used.
Minimizing Communication Cost
If there is considerable traffic between pairs of departments, a firm may want to Minimize the cost of inter-departmental travel.
Systematic Layout Planning
The heart of SLP is the Activity Relationship Chart and Diagrams that neatly summarize vast amounts of quantitative and Qualitative information.
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Layout Types
Process Layout:
- Fixed Layout:
- Product Layout:
Process Layout
Similar pieces of equipment that perform similar functions are grouped together. For example; all drill machines are grouped and placed together.
Fixed Layout
The equipment is brought to the object being processed, and the object does not move. Example; house construction.
Layout Types
The selection of the layout type depends on: 1) the firm’s operations strategy, 2) the forecast volume of production, 3) the physical characteristics of the product, 4) availability of the resources, and 5) the type of process technology that will be used.
Minimizing Communication Cost
If there is considerable traffic between pairs of departments, a firm may want to Minimize the cost of inter-departmental travel.
Systematic Layout Planning
The heart of SLP is the Activity Relationship Chart and Diagrams that neatly summarize vast amounts of quantitative and Qualitative information.