Material Handling and Plant Layout

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of a product layout to a process layout with

respect to :

$($i$)$ Material handling cost.

$($ii$)$ Utilization of machines.

$($iii$)$ Need for supervision.

$($iv$)$ Space required for work in process.

Indicate your choice of the types of layout under the following conditions. Give reasons for

your choice.

$($i$)$ One of few standard products.

$($ii$)$ Many inspections are required during the sequence of operations.

$($iii$)$ Frequent necessity for same machines or work station for two or more different

operations.

Compare a product type and process type of layout for similar product.

What are the conditions for which product layout$/$ process layout is appropriate?

Can a product layout and process layout be combined to good advantage in the flow plan?

How $?$

How P$.$Q$.$ chart can assist in selecting the type of layout for a particular plant?

How is the Break Even Chart used in determining the size of the plant $?$

Explain FMS and ellaborate its utility in modern manufacturing systems.

Discuss the conditions where FMS offer great potential. Explain.