After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Plant Layout 2. Need for Plant Layout 3. Objectives 4. Benefits 5. Factors 6. Tools and Techniques. Meaning of Plant Layout: The term 'Plant Layout' has been defined by many authors in so many ways A few of these definitions are given below: According to Shubin, "Plant Layout is [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Need for Improvement of Plant Layout 2. Work Simplification Study for the Improvement of Plant Layout 3. Procedure. Need for Improvement of Plant Layout: Layout of an existing plant may have to be revised and improved with alterations and additions deemed necessary in keeping pace with trend of technological and competitive [...]
This article throws light upon the four arguments favouring small industries:- 1. Employment Argument 2. Decentralisation Argument 3. The Latent Resources Argument 4. Social and Political Arguments. 1. Employment Argument: Small-scale industries will generate more employment with less capital investment. They operate according to labour- intensive methods and hence create higher promotion of employment per unit of capital invested. In [...]