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Which of the following plant layout is most suitable for automobile manufacturing units? 

Which of the following plant layout is most suitable for automobile manufacturing units?  Correct Answer Product layout 

Explanation:

Product layout:

  • A product layout is also called a flow-shop layout.
  • This layout is very useful to produce a very high volume of products with very low variety.
  • In this layout equipment or work-processes are arranged according to the requirement of a specific product.
  • The path for each part is, in effect, a straight line.
  • Automobile manufacturing is an example of the product layout industry.

Process layout:

  • A process layout is also called a job-shop or Functional layout.
  • In this layout, similar equipment or machines are grouped.
  • This layout is useful to produce high varieties of products with low volume.
  • Part travels, according to the established sequence of operations, from area to area, where the proper machines are located for each operation.
  • Hospitals, where the areas are dedicated to a particular type of care, is an example of this.

Fixed-position layout:

  • ​This layout is just opposite to the process layout.
  • Very low volume and very low variety products are made in this layout.
  • In a fixed-position layout, the product remains at one location & manufacturing equipment is moved to the product rather than vice-versa.
  • Very high weight and bulky product which can not be moved from one place to another place conveniently like Ships, Rockets, Submarine are made with this layout.

Additional Information

Batch Production:

  • It is a common type of production. In this type of production, the flow of material is intermittent. 
  • Articles are manufactured in batch as per the specific order procured.
  • A good production control system must be developed. Product planning is done for each batch.
  • Proper maintenance of equipment and machinery is essential.
  • The plant layout best suitable for this type of production is the Process Layout.

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