Types of Facility Layout

Flexible Manufacturing System(FMS)

Definition:
A Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) is a set of numerically controlled
Machines tools and supporting workstations connected by an
Automated Material handling system and controlled by a central
computer.
Advantages and Disadvantages of FMS.
Advantages Disadvantages

•Quicker response to market change •More expensive

•Shorter delivery times •Maintenances is complex
•Consistent accuracy •Sophisticated manufacturing system
•Reduced plant size •Technological problems
•Reduced setting up time • Substantial pre planning activities
Cellular Manufacturing Layout
Cellular manufacturing is a type of layout where
machines are grouped according to the process
requirements for a set of similar items (part
families) that require similar processing. 
Advantages and Disadvantages of Cellular
Manufacturing Layout
Advantages Disadvantages

• Confidentiality • Consumes huge space

• Focus • Poor Administration
• Imagination • Employees becoming unproductive
• Distinct Rankings and Motivations • Ineffective communication
• Flexibility • Possibility of imbalances
Hybrid/Combined Layout
• This type of layout is a combination of Product layout and Process
layout
• Also called as “ Group Technology Layout” , or “ Hybrid Layout”
• Most of organizations use this type of layout in their production units
• For example-files, hacksaws, circular metal saws, wood saws etc.
Advantages and Disadvantages of
Hybrid/Combined layout.
Advantages Disadvantages

• Reduced material handling • Reduce shop-flexibility

• Reduced tooling • Possible reduced machine utilization
• Reduced set-up time • Possible extended job-flow times
• Increase operator expertise • Possible increased job-tardiness