Production layout terminology: alternate name for a fixed-position layout In a fixed-position layout, the product remains stationary while men, materials, and equipment move to the site (e.g., shipbuilding, aircraft assembly, construction). Choose the correct alternate term for this layout type.
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Engineering and Production Management
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AAnalytical layout
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BSynthetic layout
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CStatic product layout
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DNone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: Static product layout
Explanation
Concept and definitionA fixed-position layout is used when the product is too large, heavy, or stationary to move. Resources come to the product. This is also called a static product layout.
Why other options are incorrect“Analytical” and “synthetic” are terms used for layout planning approaches, not standard names of the fixed-position layout type.
Final AnswerStatic product layout.