Process Layout and Product Layout

1. Process Layout and Product Layout Presented by: Franz Joseph M. Flores

2. Process Layout • A type of manufacturing plant layout where processes or operations are grouped together. In a process layout, different machines and equipment are organized based on the type of work they perform rather than being arranged based on sequence of operations required to produce a specific product. • This type of layout is useful when a company produces a variety of products that require different types of machines and processes. Process layouts are often used in industries such as chemical processing, oil refining and food production

3. Pro’s and Con’s • Some advantages of process layouts include increased flexibility, as they can accommodate changes in production processes or product lines, and the ability to specialize equipment for specific tasks. However, they can also be less efficient than other types layouts, as materials and products may need to be transported between different areas of the plant

6. Product Layout • Also known as assembly line layout, product layout is a type of a manufacturing line layout that arranges equipment and workstations in a linear sequence, with the goal of producing a specific product or a range of similar products. • In a product layout, each workstation is dedicated to a specific task , and materials and components are moved along a conveyor belt or other automated system from one workstation to the next in a predetermined sequence. This type of layout is commonly used in industries such as automotive manufacturing, electronics production and consumer goods manufacturing

7. Pro’s and Con’s • One advantage of a product layout is that it can be highly efficient, with a high degree of automation and standardized processes that minimize waste and reduce production time, however, it may be less flexible than other types of layouts, as changes to the production process or product design may require significant reconfiguration of the assembly line.