What Is a Product Layout?

Product principle layout is a method of arranging production units based on products. When producing a certain product, all or most of the process will be completed in the same production unit. In such a production unit, various equipment required for producing a certain product or a certain type of product are usually arranged, and employees of the corresponding types of work are equipped. ^[1]

Product principle layout

What is the product principle layout

The typical form is the assembly line layout ("Modern Time" is the standard assembly line layout). It is suitable for mass production of small varieties.

As the layout principle conforms to the technological process, the materials flow smoothly.

Due to the connection between the upper and lower processes, there is less storage and less material handling.

Fast production speed and fast capital flow.

It can achieve job specialization, less demanding workers' skills, less training costs, and easy to get started.

The production plan is simple and easy to control.

Special equipment and mechanized, automated handling methods can be used.

Failure of some equipment will cause the entire production line to be interrupted.

Product design changes will cause major adjustments to the layout.

The speed of the production line depends on the slowest part.

Repeated operations can easily lead to worker fatigue.

High repair and maintenance costs.