February 2016
Intermediate to advanced
480 pages
219h 58m
English
| Main Heading | Review Material | MyOMLab |
|---|---|---|
| THE STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF LAYOUT DECISIONS (p. 370) | Layout has numerous strategic implications because it establishes an organization’s competitive priorities in regard to capacity, processes, flexibility, and cost, as well as quality of work life, customer contact, and image. The objective of layout strategy is to develop an effective and efficient layout that will meet the firm’s competitive requirements. |
Concept Questions: 1.1–1.4 |
| TYPES OF LAYOUT (pp. 370–371 359) | Types of layout and examples of their typical objectives include:
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