Question

Plant layout used for automobile assembly unit is

• A. Product layout
• B. Process layout
• C. Point layout
• D. Static layout

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Product layout

The automobile assembly unit uses a product layout, also known as a flow-shop layout, where equipment and work- processes are arranged according to a specific product's requirement. This layout is suitable for producing a high. volume of products with low variety. In contrast, a process layout groups similar equipment or machines and is useful for producing high varieties of products with low volume. A fixed- position layout is the opposite of the process layout and is suitable for very low volume and variety products.