A good plant layout is the one which is able to integrate its workmen, materials, machines in the best possible way.
Principles of a good plant layout
1. A good
plant layout is the one which is able to integrate its workmen, materials,
machines in the best possible way.
2. A good
plant layout is the one which sees very little or minimum possible movement of
the materials during the operations.
3. A good
layout is the one that is able to make effective and proper use of the space
that is available for use.
4. A good
layout is the one which involves unidirectional flow of the materials during
operations without involving any back tracking.
5. A good
plant layout is the one which ensures proper security with maximum flexibility.
6. Maximum
visibility, minimum handling and maximum accessibility, all form other
important features of a good plant layout.
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