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Mechanical Engineering · Q307

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 307

Q307

For ship vessel industry the following layout is best suited

A.
Process layout
B.
Product layout
C.
Fixed position layout
Answer
D.
Plant layout

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
In a fixed position layout, personnel, supplies and equipment are brought to the site where the product will be assembled, rather than the product being moved through an assembly line or set of assembly stations.
Other fixed position layout examples include construction shipbuilding, aircraft, aerospace, farming, drilling for oil, home repair and automated car washes.