ManyChip Corp.

, having identified the appropriate location for its major production facility, now wants to determine the optimal internal layout for the facility based on the following criteria:

The facility will manufacture several lines of memory chips, some with compatible components and some that do not have compatible components The facility will also house an administrative support workgroup that will receive and process orders, bill customers, and provide payroll/HR support for the local workforce. The facility will also be responsible for shipping to national, international, and local customer locations.

Answer (3-4 Pages): 1. There are four types of potential layouts: product-based, functional, cellular and fixed-position layouts. Define each layout (using the criteria above) and specify how it might apply to Manychips facility.