Product Layout - Uses standardized processing operations to achieve smooth, rapid, high volume flow. Process Layout - Layout that can handle varied processing requirements. Fixed Position Layouts - layout in which the product or product remains stationary and workers, materials and equipment are moved as needed. Given 426 contractual working minutes per day and a desired line output of 852 units per day.
Productivity is maximized by minimizing the number of stations.
Given 426 contractual working minutes per day, desired output rate of 852 units per day, sum of task times equal to 1.25 minutes per unit. According to greatest number of following tasks. Ease of modification 3. The manager needs to decide how to align the lecture hall, snack bar and garbage disposal. The garbage disposal needs to be located adjacent to the snack bar for garbage.