Plant layout is a plan for effective utilization of facilities for the manufacture of products; involving a most efficient and economical arrangement of machines, materials, personnel, storage space and all supporting services, within available floor space. A good rather an ideal layout is one which provides maximum satisfaction to all concerned i.e. shareholders, management employees and consumers.
Objectives of a Good Plant LayoutOnly through an efficient layout, the organization can attain the following objectives:
- Economy in handling of materials, work-in-process and finished goods.
- Minimization of product delays.
- Lesser work-in-progress and minimum manufacturing cycle time.
- Efficient utilization of available space.
- Easy supervision and better production control.