Types of Layout
Layout decisions include the best placement of machines (in production settings), offices and desks (in office settings), or service centers (in settings such as hospitals or department stores). An effective layout facilitates the flow of materials, people, and information within and between areas. To achieve these objectives, a variety of approaches has been developed. We will discuss seven of them in this chapter:
Office layout: Positions workers, their equipment, and spaces/offices to provide for movement of information.
Retail layout: Allocates display space and responds to customer behavior.
Warehouse layout: Addresses trade-offs between space and material handling.
Fixed-position layout: Addresses the layout requirements ...
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