224 the organisation’s facilities. There are three main types of layout- product (line or flow, process functional) layout and fixed position layout.
B.6.1 Objectives of Plant Layout The objectives of plant layout area) Produce Better quality Product b) Maximum Utilization of Floor area c) Reduce Internal Transport d) Lighting and Ventilating of Areas e) To minimize Scrap and Waste f) Lesser number of Accidents g) Minimize Production Delays h) Avoid unnecessary changes i) To have easy supervision and control j) Neatness
B.6.2 Principles of Plant Layout The six principles of plant layout are given as follows ab Principle of overall integration: All other things being equal, best layout
is one which integrates men, materials and machines in the best possible manner. b)
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