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1. Why is plant, work area or facility layout so important?
2. Why is location important for a non-retail business?
3. How will your operation be different serving other businesses versus serving individuals?

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Solution discusses the importance of selecting the appropriate location and type of layout in business development.

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1. Why is plant, work area or facility layout so important?

Proper layout will help in smooth operations of facility. It will also helps in reduction of production cost, better handling of material, removal of hurdles. It may also lead to reduction in inventories and better management of inventories. It will lead to optimal utilization of space ...

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