Terminology: Product layout is also known by which alternative name in operations management?

Introduction / Context:
Different textbooks use different names for the same layout concepts. Knowing synonyms avoids confusion during exams and in industry. Product layout, widely used in assembly lines, is often referred to as line or flow layout.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Product layout arranges resources in operation sequence.
• High-volume, standardized products with stable routing.
• Synonym recognition is required.

Concept / Approach:
The name “line layout” emphasizes the linear flow of parts; “flow layout” emphasizes the continuous flow. Both capture the same idea: equipment placed in the order of processing steps to minimize handling and delays.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Observe automotive assembly lines as classic line/flow layouts; process industries (bottling, packaging) also exhibit flow lines.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
“Analytical” and “job-shop” refer to different concepts. “Static product layout” confuses with fixed-position layout where the product stays stationary and resources move to it.

Common Pitfalls:
Mixing up fixed-position and product layouts; assuming “analytical” is a standard synonym (it is not).

Final Answer:
Line (flow) layout