Chapter 18
Facilities Layout Models
18.1 Introduction
The primary objective of facilities layout is to design a physical arrangement that can economically produce the required quantity and quality of output. The general layout for product flow follows a pattern set by the type of production anticipated. Basic layouts are as follows:
Product layout: A line of facilities and auxiliary services that produces a progressively refined product. A sequence of operations that reduces material handling and inventories usually lowers production cost per ...
