Q3 answer

For the scenarios mentioned below, suggest an appropriate Layout Evaluation technique that can be used. 10 Marks a) Alternative layout designs have been made for an airport in a major city. The reason for redesigning of layout is to increase the capacity and streamline the flow of passengers. The airport is situated in a well-developed area with all infrastructure being available. The cost of land for expansion is very high owing to the location being in the middle of city and any land that has to be procured, if required would be costly and time consuming. Initial plan is to use the existing area but if required, plan for procurement of additional land. b) An FMCG company manufacturing perfumes wishes to set up an additional plant in the vicinity to manufacture deo sprays (market for this product being very vibrant and promising). The company had purchased the piece of land long time back, hoping for expansion. A consultant engaged in design of layout has come up with five alternative layout and you have been asked to evaluate the layouts and identify the best one. c) A well-established Pharmaceutical company Shushruta Pharma Ltd., has shortlisted about 5 loss making pharma companies, and decides to buy one of them. Shushruta Pharma wants to evaluate the layout of the companies before it decides to go ahead and finalize the purchase of any one. d) A multi-national mobile manufacturing company wishes to move its plants from China to India. Since the company follows a stringent policy regarding the layout and puts high importance to the effectiveness of the layouts, it has hired your organization to evaluate varlous plants which It intends to purchase or form a JV. Your evaluation has to be very comprehensive