Facility Layout: Types and Improvement

This lecture covers the main factors of production process strategy, different types of production processes, and the importance of facility layout in minimizing costs and improving efficiency. It discusses the types of facility layouts, such as product layout and process layout, and explains the steps involved in line balancing for product layout improvement. The lecture also explores the methods for process layout improvement, including the use of from-to charts and relational diagrams to optimize departmental arrangements. Practical exercises are provided to apply the concepts learned in real-world scenarios.