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Differentiate between Line or Product Layout and Process or Functional Layout.

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S.No.	Line or Product Layout	Process or Functional Layout
1.	Inline or product layout, similar machines are arranged according to the sequence of operations required for manufacturing the product.	In process or functional layout, similar machines are arranged in one location for manufacturing the product.
2.	It leads to transfer lines.	It leads to group technology.
3.	It is meant for mass production and extremely less job variety	It is meant for moderate production and more job variety
4.	Workflow is smooth in this layout	Workflow is not smooth in this layout
5.	Job movement is very less.	Job movement is comparatively more.
6.	Full automation in material handling is possible in this layout.	Automation in material handling is not effective in this layout.
7.	Machine utilization is poor in this layout.	Machinery utilization is better in this layout.
8.	Space required for the same amount of production is less.	Space required for the same amount of production is comparatively more.
9.	It is used in mass production or assembly work.	It is used in job order production or maintenance work of a non-repetitive type.

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