UNIT 2 Plant Location and Plant Layout
Introduction
Facility location, also known as plant location, is a crucial strategic decision for any organiza...
Need for selecting a suitable location
Why is Location Selection Necessary? The need for selecting a suitable location arises in a varie...
Factors influencing Plant Location
Costs: Tangible and Intangible Cost is a primary driver in location decisions, but costs are not ...
Cost Volume/ Break Even Analysis
Location Decision Analysis: Cost-Volume & Break-Even Analysis Locational Cost-Volume Analysis Con...
Factor Rating Method
Concept The Factor Rating Method is a structured approach to location selection. It allows for th...
Centre of Gravity Method
Concept The Center of Gravity method is a mathematical technique used to determine the optimal lo...
Weber’s theory of location
Core Idea Alfred Weber's theory, developed in 1909, states that industries locate where productio...
General locational factors and Specific locational factors for manufacturing organization and for Service organization.
Location decisions are complex, influenced by various factors. These can be broadly classified in...
Objectives and Principles of Plant Layout
Objectives of Layout Strategy The primary goal of a layout strategy is to develop an effective an...
Types of Plant layout
1. Office Layout Purpose: Comfort, safety, and information flow for workers. Focus: Informat...