Layout planning involves decisions about the physical arrangement of economic activity centers within a facility. With reference to the organization of your choice discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the particular layouts that are employed and evaluate why these layouts are appropriate.

This question is designed to allow students to apply theory to practice in terms of a chosen organization. They would be expected to discuss the four types of layouts (Fixed, Process, Product, and Cellular) in theoretical terms and then to identify the layouts that are employed at the organization chosen. Includes all the above with detailed critical analysis to support the chosen layout.