Practical Operations Management
Practical Operations Management
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781939297136
Author: Simpson
Publisher: HERCHER PUBLISHING,INCORPORATED
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To explain: Any improvement that can be recommended in the given layout if additional water lines and drains are added.

Introduction: The layout is a final arrangement system in which a system is set. The layout can be prepared for a plan or for arranging items in a fixed way so that there is ease in working on the system. The four basic types of layouts are process, product, hybrid and fixed position.

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