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Product layout is a production layout used for manufacturers who produce large volumes of goods to ensure smooth rapid flow of production. Required: Highlight FIVE (5) advantages of a product layout.
Answer
- High Rate of Output: Increased rate of output due to minimal movement away from the product.
- Low Unit Cost: Low unit cost per product as the high volume and high cost of specialised equipment are distributed.
- Reduced Training Costs: Lower training costs due to labour specialisation, which reduces the time and money spent on training.
- Reduced Material Handling: Simplified material handling as units follow the same sequence of operations, lowering material handling costs.
- Routing and Scheduling: Establishment of routing and scheduling in the initial design, requiring less attention once the system is operational. Routine support services such as accounting, purchasing, and inventory are also fairly routine.
- Tags: Advantages, Efficiency, Manufacturing, Operations Strategy, Product Layout
- Level: Level 1
- Series: JULY 2023
- Uploader: Theophilus