Question 1

If a layout problem is solved by use of "heuristics," this means that

Accepted Answer

A)  there was no other way to solve the problem 
B)  no computer software was available 
C)  the problem has only a few alternatives to evaluate 
D)  no optimum solution exists 
E)  a "satisfactory" solution is acceptable 
A)  there was no other way to solve the problem 
B)  no computer software was available 
C)  the problem has only a few alternatives to evaluate 
D)  no optimum solution exists 
E)  a "satisfactory" solution is acceptable

Question 2

Four hundred and eighty minutes of production time are available per day. The schedule calls for the production of 80 units per day. Each unit of the product requires 30 minutes of work. What is the theoretical minimum number of workstations?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  6 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  6

Question 3

What are the advantages of focused factories?

Accepted Answer

Focused factories are better a

Question 4

Explain what the purpose of assembly line balancing is. Describe briefly how it is done. Explain how assembly line balancing supports the needs of product layout.

Accepted Answer

Assembly line balancing attempts to put

Question 5

Retail layouts thrive on the notion that

Accepted Answer

A)  handling costs should be minimized 
B)  storage costs should be minimized 
C)  average customer visit duration should be maximized 
D)  space used should be minimized 
E)  maximizing customer exposure rate maximizes sales and profit 
A)  handling costs should be minimized 
B)  storage costs should be minimized 
C)  average customer visit duration should be maximized 
D)  space used should be minimized 
E)  maximizing customer exposure rate maximizes sales and profit

Question 6

A facilities manager at a company headquarters once said, "I'd like to use Muther's office relationship chart or the load-distance model to solve our layout problems, but neither tool can optimize. I want the best layout possible." Discuss.

Accepted Answer

The manager should not be so quick to re

Question 7

One drawback of a product-oriented layout is that work stoppage at any one point ties up the whole operation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

"A special arrangement of machinery and equipment to focus on production of a single product or group of related products" describes what layout type?

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed-position layout 
B)  intermittent production 
C)  job shop 
D)  work cell 
E)  warehouse layout 
A)  fixed-position layout 
B)  intermittent production 
C)  job shop 
D)  work cell 
E)  warehouse layout

Question 9

The flow and distance data in the table below were input into a layout software program, and solved by "pairwise comparison." That solution called for assignments A-4, B-1, C-3, and D-2, with a total movement of 2430. Verify that result. Is that solution optimal? Can you offer an improved solution? What is the total movement of your alternate solution?

Accepted Answer

The six elements of movement in the orig

Question 10

Product-oriented layouts tend to have high levels of work-in-process inventories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not one of the requirements of cellular production?

Accepted Answer

A)  test (poka-yoke) at each station in the cell 
B)  adequate volume for high equipment utilization 
C)  a high level of training, flexibility, and empowerment of employees 
D)  being self-contained, with its own equipment and resources 
E)  identification of families of products, often through the use of group technology codes 
A)  test (poka-yoke) at each station in the cell 
B)  adequate volume for high equipment utilization 
C)  a high level of training, flexibility, and empowerment of employees 
D)  being self-contained, with its own equipment and resources 
E)  identification of families of products, often through the use of group technology codes

Question 12

Which of the following is a common heuristic for assembly line balancing?

Accepted Answer

A)  debits near the windows, credits near the door 
B)  manufacturers locate near materials, retailers locate near customers 
C)  earliest due date first 
D)  ranked positional weight 
E)  none of the above 
A)  debits near the windows, credits near the door 
B)  manufacturers locate near materials, retailers locate near customers 
C)  earliest due date first 
D)  ranked positional weight 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

One guideline for determining the arrangement and space allocation of a retail store is to place high-impulse and high-margin items such as housewares and beauty aids in prominent locations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A fabrication line and an assembly line are both types of repetitive and product-focused layout, but only the fabrication line utilizes workstations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An airport is trying to balance where to place three airlines. The distance between terminals and the number of trips that travelers make between airlines per day are listed. Find the assignment that minimizes the distance travelers must walk.

Accepted Answer

There are 6 possible assignments and the

Question 16

Which of the following is not an advantage of work cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced direct labor cost 
B)  decreased use of equipment and machinery 
C)  heightened sense of employee participation 
D)  reduced raw material and finished goods inventory 
E)  reduced investment in machinery and equipment 
A)  reduced direct labor cost 
B)  decreased use of equipment and machinery 
C)  heightened sense of employee participation 
D)  reduced raw material and finished goods inventory 
E)  reduced investment in machinery and equipment

Question 17

Four hundred and eighty minutes of production time are available per day. Scheduled production is 120 units per day. What is the required cycle time?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 minutes 
B)  5 minutes 
C)  6 minutes 
D)  7 minutes 
E)  8 minutes 
A)  4 minutes 
B)  5 minutes 
C)  6 minutes 
D)  7 minutes 
E)  8 minutes

Question 18

Why do work cells increase the use of equipment and machinery?

Accepted Answer

Work cells increase the use of

Question 19

An electronics manufacturer makes remote control devices for interactive-cable-TV systems. The following assembly tasks must be performed on each device.
   a. Draw the precedence diagram for this problem.
b. What is the sum of the task times?
c. What cycle time will allow the production of 200 units over a ten-hour day?
d. What is the theoretical number of workstations needed?
e. Balance this assembly line using the heuristic most following tasks and the heuristic longest operation time.
f. How do these two solutions differ? Which do you prefer; why?

Accepted Answer

The sum of the task times is 4.05 minute

Question 20

The balancing of work cells uses the same procedures as the balancing of an assembly line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Layout Strategies

If a layout problem is solved by use of "heuristics," this means that

Four hundred and eighty minutes of production time are available per day. The schedule calls for the production of 80 units per day. Each unit of the product requires 30 minutes of work. What is the theoretical minimum number of workstations?

What are the advantages of focused factories?

Explain what the purpose of assembly line balancing is. Describe briefly how it is done. Explain how assembly line balancing supports the needs of product layout.

Retail layouts thrive on the notion that

A facilities manager at a company headquarters once said, "I'd like to use Muther's office relationship chart or the load-distance model to solve our layout problems, but neither tool can optimize. I want the best layout possible." Discuss.

One drawback of a product-oriented layout is that work stoppage at any one point ties up the whole operation.

"A special arrangement of machinery and equipment to focus on production of a single product or group of related products" describes what layout type?

Product-oriented layouts tend to have high levels of work-in-process inventories.

Which of the following is not one of the requirements of cellular production?

Which of the following is a common heuristic for assembly line balancing?

One guideline for determining the arrangement and space allocation of a retail store is to place high-impulse and high-margin items such as housewares and beauty aids in prominent locations.

A fabrication line and an assembly line are both types of repetitive and product-focused layout, but only the fabrication line utilizes workstations.

An airport is trying to balance where to place three airlines. The distance between terminals and the number of trips that travelers make between airlines per day are listed. Find the assignment that minimizes the distance travelers must walk.

Which of the following is not an advantage of work cells?

Four hundred and eighty minutes of production time are available per day. Scheduled production is 120 units per day. What is the required cycle time?

Why do work cells increase the use of equipment and machinery?

The balancing of work cells uses the same procedures as the balancing of an assembly line.

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