In industrial engineering, process layout is the floor plan of a plant, which is installed by industrial engineers to improve the efficiency by arranging equipment according to their functions[1]. In this layout, the main idea is to arrange or gather machines or equipments of the same function into one group or department.
Important facts:
Effective Process Layout
1. Minimize material handling costs
2. Utilize space efficiently
3. Utilize labor efficiently
4. Eliminate bottlenecks
5. Facilitate communication and interaction between workers, workers and supervisors
6. Eliminate waste or redundant material
7. Promote product and service and quality
8. Provide a visual control of activities