1. Explain the importance of layout planning for a business. What are the consequence of a poor layout?
2. Explain the importance of layout planning for everyday life. How has poor layout
planning affected your life?
3. Identify the four types of layouts and their characteristics
4. Identify the steps in designing a process layout
5. Identify the steps in designing a product layout
6. Define group technology. Why is it important?
7. Why might it be difficult to develop a group technology layout?
8. Give an example of a poor layout. Find a better solution for that layout problem.
9. List five goals of facility layout. Give an example of a facility you know that emphasizes each goal.
10.Distinguish between a process and product layout. Give an example of each.
11.Give an example of a fixed-position layout for producing a product and providing a
service.
12.How do service layouts differ from manufacturing layouts?