Advantages of Product Layout - Scientific Materials Handling

This layout facilities adoption of automatic handling devices. The channelization of  work flow  through  direct  lines and short  distances of travel in product  layout makes it possible for installation of labour saving  and low cost mechanical movement devices  (materials handling from operation to operation)like roller  conveyors,  monorails, chutes  etc. This  would reduce  the cost  of materials  handling  in relation  to the  aggregate manufacturing  cost and bring about  quicker and smoother movement of the  job on  the line.