After reading this article you will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of selecting the plant site in a city and in a small town. Selecting the Plant Site in a City (Urban Site): Advantages: 1. A city is very well connected by rail, road and air. 2. It provides a good market also. 3. Right labour force is available. [...]
One of the most important phases of plant layout is to achieve an optimum effective flow of materials (raw materials, and in-process materials) through the plant. Naturally the principle of minimum movements (i.e., number of movements and distance travelled in one move) forms the basis for optimum effective flow. The principle of minimum movements reduces material handling costs, in- process [...]
This article throws light upon the five main types of layout. The types are: 1. Plant Layout 2. Process Layout 3. Product Layout 4. Combination Layout 5. Fixed Position Layout. Type # 1. Plant Layout: Plant layout means the disposition of the various facilities (equipments, material, manpower, etc.) and services of the plant within the area of the site selected [...]