UNIT F: PROCESS ORGANIZATION AND PRODUCTION PLANNING
 011.01 Suggested Activities - 

 
A.   Review Process Methods

           1. Continuous (or Mass), Intermittent (or Batch), Custom
           2. JIT, CIM, Flexible Manufacturing
 

B.   Describe manufacturing situations that warrant selection of each of the three types of plant layouts

           1. Fixed-Position layout is used to make large or complex structures
           2. Process Layout is best for intermittent or batch manufacturing
           3. Product Layout is best for mass production
 

C.   Compare the advantage of product layout over process layout

           1. Explain cycle time differences in product and process layout
           2. Explain how lowering cycle time increases productivity
 

D.   Consider the best manufacturing method and layout for your product design. 

E.  Examine the advantages and disadvantages of each and select the most appropriate method and 
     layout for your design.