subject: Operation Management

Layout planning is important because it can significantly affect the productivity and service quality. Some consequences of poor layout are increased costs, confused and frustrated customers, and poor communication and information flows. The key to good layout and design is the integration of the needs of people (personnel and customers), materials (raw, finishes, and in process), and machinery in such a way that they create a single, well-functioning system.

REQUIRED:(short answer only) a) There are seven types of layout that is suitable for businesses everywhere. Carefully elaborate with example these five (5) types of layout that you have learn in Operation Management.

i. Office layout (5 marks) ii. Warehouse layout (5 marks) iii. Fixed-position layout (5 marks) iv. Work-cell layout (5 marks) v. Product-oriented layout (5 marks)