Operation Management - Process Selection and Facility

Machines are grouped into a cell that

can process items that have similar processing

requirements

• Cellular Layout

• Fixed Position Layout

• FAcilities Layout

• Service Layout

Machinery that has sensing and

control devices that enables it to operate

automatically

• Automation

• Information Technology

• Process Flexibility

• Service Layout

Science and use of computers and

other electronic equipment to store, process,

and send information

• Automation

• Information Technology

• Process Flexibility

• Service Layout

Proportion of fixed assets

(equipment, building, machinery and labor) that

will be used for production.

• Automation

• Information Technology

• Process Flexibility

• Service Layout

Assigning tasks to workstations to

make all workstations have equal time

requirements.

• Automation

• Retail Layout

• Line Balancing

• Service Layout

Impacts the flow of communication,

collaboration, productivity, and employee

satisfaction

• Automation

• Retail Layout

• Office Layout

• Service Layout

Project remains stationary, while

workers, materials and equipment are moved

• Cellular Layout

• Fixed Position Layout

• Office Layout

• Service Layout

Take into account the presence of

customers and the opportunity to influence

sales volume and customer attitudes

• Cellular Layout

• Fixed Position Layout

• Retail Layout

• Service Layout

Patient care and safety, with easy

access to critical resources such as X-ray, CAT

scan, and MRI equipment.

• Fixed Position Layout Layout

• Hospital Layout

• Retail Layout

• Service Layout