Question

Which of the following layout is useful when the product being processed is very big, heavy or difficult to move?

• A. Fixed position Layout
• B. Process Layout
• C. Product Layout
• D. Cellular Layout

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Fixed position Layout

The physical arrangement of resources in a manufacturing or service system is called layout planning. Four types of layouts are process, product, group, and fixed-position. Fixed- position layout is useful when the product is very big, heavy, or difficult to move. This type of layout is suitable for manufacturing aeroplanes, ships, locomotives, large turbines, heavy machinery, pressure vessels, and others that involve heavy materials and sub-assemblies. In a fixed-position layout, service is performed around a stationary customer.