- 20 Marks
BMIS – Nov 2015 – L1 – Q6 – Operations strategy
Explain different types of operation layouts, including fixed-position, process, and product layouts.
Question
The layout of an operation is concerned with the physical location of its transforming resources. It concerns the decision to put all the facilities, machines, equipment, and staff into the operation. After the process type has been selected, the basic layout type needs to be selected.
Required:
Explain the following; giving an example each:
a) Fixed-position layout. (7 marks)
b) Process layout. (6 marks)
c) Product layout. (7 marks)
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- Tags: Fixed Position Layout, Operation Layout, Process Layout, Product Layout
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Operations strategy
- Series: NOV 2015
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