The document discusses different types of plant layouts used in manufacturing units. It describes four main types of layouts for manufacturing: product or line layout, process layout, fixed position or location layout, and combined layout. It notes the key advantages and disadvantages of each. Product or line layout arranges machines in one line based on sequence of operations. Process layout groups similar machines together. Fixed position layout moves equipment, labor, and components to fixed production locations. Combined layout uses elements of the other layout types depending on the manufacturing needs. The document also briefly discusses layout considerations for traders and service establishments.

2. Plant Layout
Prepared By:
2- Ahmed Mounir ( R&D )
1- Ahmed Fathi ( R&D )

3. Plant Layout
Plant layout ideally involves allocation of space
and arrangement of equipment in such a
manner that overall operating costs are
minimized.

4. Plant Layout
ESSENTIALS :
a) Proper and efficient utilization of available floor space
b) To ensure that work proceeds from one point to
another point without any delay
c) Provide ease of supervision and control
d) Improve productivity

5. TYPES OF LAYOUT:
Plant Layout
1. Manufacturing units
(a) Product or line layout
(b) Process layout
(c) Fixed Position or Location Layout
(d) Combined layout
2. Traders
3. Service Establishments

6. Plant Layout
1. Manufacturing units
(a) Product or line layout
machines and equipments are arranged in one line
depending upon the sequence of operations required
for the product
>Sequence of operations including assembly, testing packing
>No points where one line crossed another line
>Materials may be fed for assembly but not necessarily at one
point
Advantages:
> Optimum use of floor space
> Lower cost of manufacturing per
unit
Disadvantages:
>High initial capital investment
>Breakdown of one machine will hamper
the whole production process
Example: Iron Furnaces
Keeping
In
Mind

7. Plant Layout
1. Manufacturing units
(b) Process layout
In this type of layout machines of a similar type are arranged
together at one place. E.g. Machines performing drilling
operations are arranged in the drilling department
Keeping
In
Mind
>Distance between departments should be as short as possible
>The departments should be in sequence of operations
Advantages:
> Lower initial capital investment
> Effective Supervision
Disadvantages:
> Time gap in production
> High material handling costs
Examples: furniture industries & jewelry

8. Plant Layout
1. Manufacturing units
(c) Fixed Position or Location Layout
In this type of layout, the major product being produced is fixed at
one location. Equipment labour and components are moved to that
location.
Advantages:
Adjustments can be made to meet
shortage of materials or absence of
workers by changing the sequence of
operations.
Disadvantages:
 Capital investment is very heavy
 Very large space is required for
storage of material and equipment
Examples: Construction of building & Hospital

9. Plant Layout
1. Manufacturing units
(d) Combined layout
Certain manufacturing units may require all three processes
namely intermittent process, the continuous process and the
representative process combined process
Example: Airplanes Assembly

10. Plant Layout
2. Traders
3. Services centers and establishment
When two outlets carry almost same merchandise,
customers usually buy in the one that is more appealing to
them. Thus, customers are attracted and kept by good
layout i.e. good lighting, attractive colors, good ventilation
Services establishments such as motels, hotels,
restaurants, must give due attention to client convenience,
quality of service, efficiency in delivering services and
pleasing office ambience.

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