Objectives of layout and its type

1. Experiment # 01
Definition of layout:
Master plan or blueprint of a printed or published work that lays out the arrangement of its
different graphic elements. It establishes the overall appearance, relative importance, and
relationships between the graphic elements to achieve a smooth flow of information.
Objectives of layout:
 Effective use of men, machines and materials.
 Minimize of the materials handling cost.
 Better supervision and control.
 Waste control easily
Types of layout:
 Product layout
 Process layout
 Fixed layout
 Combination layout
Product layout:
If all the process, equipment’s and machines are arranged according to the
sequence of operation of the layout is called product layout. In this type of layout only one type of
the produce in a operation area.
Process layout:
In this layout machines Men and equipment’s are not arrange order to the
sequence but arrange ordering to the type or nature of the operation. This layout is commonly
suitable for Non repetitive jobs.
Fixed layout:
In this type of layout the major Component remain at a fixed notation but the
other material, tools, machines , men power and other supporting equipment are bring to this fixed
notation.
Combination layout:
When two or more type of layout are combine is called combination
layout. E.g. combination of product layout and process layout.