Advantages of Product Layout - Scientific Materials Handling
This layout facilities adoption of automatic handling devices. The channelization of work flow through direct lines and short distances of travel in product layout makes it possible for installation of labour saving and low cost mechanical movement devices (materials handling from operation to operation)like roller conveyors, monorails, chutes etc. This would reduce the cost of materials handling in relation to the aggregate manufacturing cost and bring about quicker and smoother movement of the job on the line.