Question: How would you define a facility layout? What factors determine the type of layout? Identify the different layouts currently implemented in the ABC Shipyard Facility.

  1. How would you define a facility layout? What factors determine the type of layout? Identify the different layouts currently implemented in the ABC Shipyard Facility. (20 marks)
  2. What prerequisite assessment needs to be carried out before improving a facility layout? Explain this assessment for ABC Shipyard. (20 marks)
  3. What is a relationship (REL) chart? What factors are considered to formulate an REL chart? (20 marks)
  4. Based on the description of the existing layout, shipbuilding process, and ideal layout, indicate which of the following three charts (A, B, and C) is the
    • existing REL chart,
    • required REL chart, and
    • ideal REL chart.
    • Explain your choices.

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