This document discusses process layouts, specifically fixed position layouts. A fixed position layout involves keeping the product or project stationary while workers, materials, and equipment are moved as needed. Advantages include customization to specific project requirements, maximizing space utilization by arranging equipment precisely where needed, saving time by minimizing moving materials, and facilitating communication among workers. Disadvantages may include inflexibility and higher costs of reconfiguring the layout. Examples of places that may use fixed position layouts include hospitals, universities, banks, auto repair shops, airlines, and libraries.

1. Process Layout,
Fixed position
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3. Layouts that can handle varied processing
requirements.
Grouping of like machines into one department
Examples include hospitals, colleges and
universities, banks, auto repair shops,
airlines, and public libraries.

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5. Fixed position layout
Layout in which the product or project remains stationary, and
workers,materials, and equipment are moved as needed.

6. Advantages
• It allows for customization and adaptation to specific project
requirements or unique layouts
• It maximizes the utilization of available space since equipment and
resources are arranged precisely where they are needed.
• With everything in one place, there's less need to move materials
around, which can save time and minimize the risk of damage.
• It facilitates better communication and coordination among workers
since they are typically working in close proximity.

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