Discussion: Facility Design and Layout
This DB has 3 parts short 3 paragraphs
Companies use the Process (Functional) facility layout to produce products or services that require a high degree of variety or customization. Other companies use the Product facility layout to produce a product or service in a large volume at a low cost.
1. Describe two products or services that are commonly available today (for example: a fast food burger and a Dental cleaning). The first product or service that you describe should use the Process (Functional) facility layout. Second product you describe should use the Product Facility layout.
2. Discuss why you feel the product or service would use either the Product or Process facility layout.
3. What advantages does the product's or service's current process layout hold over the other process layout?