3. Contentâs
ď§Introduction To Plant Layout
ď§Objectives
ď§Types Of Layout
ď§Plant Utilities
ď§Capacity Planning
ď§Plant Layout For MBA College
5. Objectives
ď§Higher Utilization Of Space.
ď§Improved flow of materials, People.
ď§Improved Employee Morale.
ď§Higher Flexibility.
ď§Provide ease of supervision.
ď§Reduced health hazards and accidents
ď§To utilize available space effectively.
ď§Allow Ease Of Maintenance.
6. Factors Influencing Layout Choices
ď§Materials
ď§Products
ď§Workers
ď§Type Of Industry
ď§Location
ď§Machinery and Equipment's
7. Types Of Plant Layout
There are basically Four types of plant layout:
1) Product or Line Layout
2) Process or Functional Layout
3) Fixed Position Layout
4) Combination Type Layout
8. Product or Line Layout
â˘All processing equipment and machines arranged
according to sequence of operation of product.
â˘Only one product of one type produced in an
operating area.
9. Process or Functional Layout
â˘Useful where low volume of production is
necessary.
â˘Machines are arranged according to nature or type
of operation.
â˘Commonly suitable for non repetitive job.
10. Fixed Position Layout
â˘Least important for todayâs manufacturing industries.
â˘Major components remain constant & other resources
brought to this location.
Combination Type of Layout
â˘Now a days pure state of any one form of layout is rarely
used.
â˘Every layout has Advantages and limitations.
â˘Hence generally compromise of all three layouts is used.
12. Capacity Management
ď§What is capacity?
ď§What is production capacity?
ď§Factors Determining Effective Capacity.
ď§Capacity Decisions and Importance.