BUS 151

Research on Plant Layout

A. There are 3 general types of plant layout:

1. Process layout:  when different operations are required for creating small batches of different products or working on different parts of a product.  The facility is arranged so that each operation is performed in its own particular area.

2. Product layout:  is used when all products undergo the same operations in the same sequence.

3. Fixed-position layout:  is used when a very large product is produced.  The product remains stationary and people, parts, and equipment are moved as needed to assemble the product.

B.  For each type of layout,  identify by name 3 businesses, one business for each layout type.