Layouts

Question 1

Product/Production line Layout

Answer 1

[A]–>[B]–>[C]–>[D]–>[E]

+ Suitable when a low throughput of the product is needed of a standardized product and when production can be organized based on the product flow

• Sensitive to disturbances
• Pace is set by the longest operation
  time
• Sensitive to changes of the product
• Involves a higher level of
  investment

Question 2

Process Layout

Answer 2

[Dept A : Dept B : DeptC]
[ [A1] : [B1] : [C1] ]
[ [A2] : [B2] : [C2] ]

+ Better level of utilization of the machines
+ High flexibility between the machines

• Increased material handling
• Longer total production time
• Requires planning and follow up
• Higher internal storage

Question 3

Project Layout

Answer 3

+ handeling of material reduce
+ Very flexible
+ Continuity in the work

• Increased mobility of staff and equipment
• Low level of utilization
• High unit cost

Question 4

Project Layout (Bild)

Answer 4

[Raw materials]-->[Product]-->[Finished product]
[A][B][C]
\  |  /
[Product]
/ | \
[D][E][F]

Question 5

Cell Layout

Answer 5

[ Cell 1 | Cell 2 | Cell 3 ]
[ [A1][B1] | [B2] | [A3] [B4] ]
[ [A2][C1] | [C2] | [B3] [C3] ]

+ Suitable when there is need of fast throughput and there is need to organize production according to product variants.

• Higher level of competence than for product layout
• Difficult to balance
• Lower utilization of machines