The design of the product line entails the identification of the optimal configuration of physical interdependencies among machinery, labor force, material flow, storage facilities, manufacturing service departments, and welfare departments. Put differently, the design of the product line constitutes the foundation of production operations and significantly contributes to the efficiency of the plant. Thus, the initiation of production lines represents one of the most specialized undertakings in the realm of production within the nation. What has been a matter of concern in the establishment of a food production line, whether for factory owners or new investors in the field, is the computation of machinery setup costs, profitability, and the recovery of principal funds after accounting for all expenses (at minimum) within the initial three years, while taking into account potential risks. Depending on the economic conditions of the nation, the production of any type of food product must be approached with great care and astuteness. Conversely, market surveys, business models, advertising, and sales cost calculations (carried out by broadcasting groups) ought to be conducted with utmost prudence, thoroughness, and foresight, so as to enable the investor to enter the food industry with the least risk and the greatest peace of mind.
Importance of Designing the Right Product Line
1- Material flow: it is the description of the transportation of raw materials, pre-fabricates, parts, components, integrated objects and final products as a flow of entities
2- Establish proper arrangement and coordination between equipment, materials, manpower and site
3- Appropriate operating methods and transport and proper flow system to create concentration and dynamics in the production system
4- Correct arrangement of the devices based on the planned pattern of material flow
5- A reasonable reduction in costs, reduces actual cost and finally increases profitability