Categories of Layout:

To attain these objectives, a variety of layouts have been developed. Some are as follows :

Fixed Position Layout

Deals with the layout requirements of large, bulky projects such like ships and buildings. For these it is necessary to bring the tools, machines and men, etc. close to the work place.

Process Layout

Deals with the low volume, high variety production.

Product Layout

Such a layout deals with high volume single product production. There is maximum utilization of personnel and machines.

Warehouse Layout

Deals with shelf space and aims to strike a trade-off among space and material handling.

Service Layout

This deals with shelf space and responds to the customer behaviour.