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Tanima Dutta, Lovely Professional University Unit 4: Process Selection and Facility Layout

Unit 4: Process Selection and Facility Layout Notes

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction

4.1 Types of Manufacturing Processes
4.2 Flexibility in Manufacturing Systems
4.3 Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)

4.4 Facilities Layout
4.5 Repetitive Process Layout
4.5.1 Process Layout and Material Handling Costs
4.5.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Process Layout
4.6 Repetitive Product or Line Layout and its Design

4.6.1 Defining the Layout Problem
4.6.2 Assembly Line Balancing
4.6.3 Graphic and Schematic Analysis

4.6.4 Limitations of Product Layout
4.7 Fixed Position Layout
4.8 Cellular or Group Layout
4.9 Combination Layout
4.10 Other Service Layouts

4.11 Closeness Rating
4.12 Summary
4.13 Keywords

4.14 Self Assessment
4.15 Review Questions
4.16 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
State different types of manufacturing layouts

Explain flexible manufacturing system
Discuss Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
Understand Assembly Line Balancing

Describe facilities layout and repetitive process layout

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