Unit 1: Introduction to Manufacturing Processes (Part 2)

The arrangements of machinery, equipment, workspaces, and other elements within a manufacturing or industrial facility to optimize efficiency, productivity, safety, and workflow efficiency called as _____________

• Plant Layout

• Assembly line

• Production Floor

Identify the factors that need to be considered for plant layout

• Flow of materials

• Utilization of space

• Safety and ergonomics

• Workflow optimization

• Expansion and flexibility

Name the type of plant layout as in the Figure

• Product layout

• Fixed position layout

• Process layout

• Cellular layout

Describe the characteristics of plant layout as in Figure

• Organized production line based on the sequence of assembly or manufacturing steps required to produce a specific product

• Arrange equipment and workstations based on the sequence of operations, grouping similar processes together

Identify the reasons for standardization

• To cut down manufacturing cost

• To facilitate the exchange of parts

• To lower the storing expenses by limiting the types