Question 1

Because problems with fixed-position layouts are so difficult to solve well onsite,operations managers:

Accepted Answer

A) virtually never employ this layout strategy. 
B) utilize this approach only for construction projects such as bridges and office towers. 
C) increase the size of the site. 
D) often complete as much of the project as possible offsite. 
E) utilize this layout only for defense contractors. 
A) virtually never employ this layout strategy. 
B) utilize this approach only for construction projects such as bridges and office towers. 
C) increase the size of the site. 
D) often complete as much of the project as possible offsite. 
E) utilize this layout only for defense contractors.

Question 2

In assembly-line balancing,the theoretical minimum number of workstations is:

Accepted Answer

A) the ratio of the sum of all task times to cycle time. 
B) always (when a fraction)rounded upward to the next larger integer value. 
C) not always possible to reach when tasks are actually assigned to stations. 
D) all of the above. 
E) none of the above. 
A) the ratio of the sum of all task times to cycle time. 
B) always (when a fraction)rounded upward to the next larger integer value. 
C) not always possible to reach when tasks are actually assigned to stations. 
D) all of the above. 
E) none of the above.

Question 3

The work cell improves layouts by reducing both floor space and direct labor cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The main goal of retail layout is:

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A) minimizing material handling cost. 
B) minimizing customer confusion regarding location of items. 
C) minimizing storage costs. 
D) minimizing space required. 
E) maximizing profitability per square foot of floor space. 
A) minimizing material handling cost. 
B) minimizing customer confusion regarding location of items. 
C) minimizing storage costs. 
D) minimizing space required. 
E) maximizing profitability per square foot of floor space.

Question 5

ASRS stands for which of the following?

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A) automated storage and retrieval system 
B) automated storage and recovery system 
C) automated scan and recognize system 
D) automated scan and retail system 
E) automated scan and retrieval system 
A) automated storage and retrieval system 
B) automated storage and recovery system 
C) automated scan and recognize system 
D) automated scan and retail system 
E) automated scan and retrieval system

Question 6

Identify the formulas for the following terms that occur in assembly line balancing: (1)cycle time, (2)minimum number of workstations,and (3)efficiency.

Accepted Answer

(1)Cycle time = Production time availabl

Question 7

Explain what the purpose of assembly-line balancing is.Describe briefly how it is done.

Accepted Answer

Assembly-line balancing attempts to put

Question 8

A manufacturing work cell has a takt time of 7 minutes.Exactly 10 workers are required.Suppose that the work cell delivers 68 units each day.
(a)What is the total operation time?
(b)What is the amount of time worked during the day for all 10 workers combined?
(c)If the plant is open for only 8 hours per day,can the staff meet demand?

Accepted Answer

(a)Total operation time = Workers requir

Question 9

A work cell is required to make 200 computerized diagnostic assemblies (for installation into hybrid automobiles)each day.The cell currently works an eight hour shift,of which seven hours is available for productive work.What is takt time for this cell?

Accepted Answer

Takt time = 420 minu

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE regarding fabrication lines?

Accepted Answer

A) They are the same thing as assembly lines. 
B) They are the same thing as focused factories. 
C) They are a special type of process-oriented layout. 
D) They are usually machine-paced as opposed to worker-paced. 
E) They require completely different line balancing techniques than do assembly lines. 
A) They are the same thing as assembly lines. 
B) They are the same thing as focused factories. 
C) They are a special type of process-oriented layout. 
D) They are usually machine-paced as opposed to worker-paced. 
E) They require completely different line balancing techniques than do assembly lines.

Question 11

Retail layouts are based on the notion that:

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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 12

________ are charges that manufacturers pay to get their products displayed.

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The answer of ________ are charges that manufacturers pay to...

Question 13

The objective of layout strategy is to:

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A) minimize cost. 
B) develop an effective and efficient layout that will meet the firm's competitive requirements. 
C) maximize flexibility. 
D) minimize space used. 
E) maximize worker satisfaction. 
A) minimize cost. 
B) develop an effective and efficient layout that will meet the firm's competitive requirements. 
C) maximize flexibility. 
D) minimize space used. 
E) maximize worker satisfaction.

Question 14

The dominant problem associated with the fixed-position layout is that workers are fixed in position,and they cannot be reassigned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The major problem addressed by the process-oriented layout strategy is:

Accepted Answer

A) the movement of material to the limited storage areas around the site. 
B) how to design a continuous flow process. 
C) the provision of low-cost storage with low-cost material handling. 
D) minimizing difficulties caused by material flow varying with each product. 
E) balancing product flow from one work station to the next. 
A) the movement of material to the limited storage areas around the site. 
B) how to design a continuous flow process. 
C) the provision of low-cost storage with low-cost material handling. 
D) minimizing difficulties caused by material flow varying with each product. 
E) balancing product flow from one work station to the next.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors complicating the techniques for addressing the fixed-position layout?

Accepted Answer

A) The volume of materials needed is dynamic. 
B) At different stages of a project,different materials are needed;therefore,different items become critical as the project develops. 
C) Takt times at workstations are dynamic. 
D) There is limited space at virtually all sites. 
E) All of the above are complicating factors. 
A) The volume of materials needed is dynamic. 
B) At different stages of a project,different materials are needed;therefore,different items become critical as the project develops. 
C) Takt times at workstations are dynamic. 
D) There is limited space at virtually all sites. 
E) All of the above are complicating factors.

Question 17

Which of the following constitutes a major trend influencing office layouts?

Accepted Answer

A) downsizing 
B) globalization 
C) environmental issues 
D) off-site employees 
E) health issues 
A) downsizing 
B) globalization 
C) environmental issues 
D) off-site employees 
E) health issues

Question 18

The most common tactic followed in process-layout planning is to arrange departments or work centers so they:

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A) minimize the cost of skilled labor. 
B) maximize the machine utilization. 
C) are equally allocated within the available space. 
D) minimize the costs of material handling. 
E) produce a perfectly balanced assembly line. 
A) minimize the cost of skilled labor. 
B) maximize the machine utilization. 
C) are equally allocated within the available space. 
D) minimize the costs of material handling. 
E) produce a perfectly balanced assembly line.

Question 19

Slotting fees:

Accepted Answer

A) are charged by retailers to stock a product. 
B) can amount to as much as $25,000. 
C) are not a part of Walmart's business practices. 
D) can reduce the ability of small businesses to introduce new products. 
E) all of the above 
A) are charged by retailers to stock a product. 
B) can amount to as much as $25,000. 
C) are not a part of Walmart's business practices. 
D) can reduce the ability of small businesses to introduce new products. 
E) all of the above

Question 20

The project remains in one place and workers and equipment come to that one work area in a(n)________ layout.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The project remains in one place and...

Exam 9: Layout Strategies

Because problems with fixed-position layouts are so difficult to solve well onsite,operations managers:

In assembly-line balancing,the theoretical minimum number of workstations is:

The work cell improves layouts by reducing both floor space and direct labor cost.

The main goal of retail layout is:

ASRS stands for which of the following?

Identify the formulas for the following terms that occur in assembly line balancing: (1)cycle time, (2)minimum number of workstations,and (3)efficiency.

Explain what the purpose of assembly-line balancing is.Describe briefly how it is done.

A work cell is required to make 200 computerized diagnostic assemblies (for installation into hybrid automobiles)each day.The cell currently works an eight hour shift,of which seven hours is available for productive work.What is takt time for this cell?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding fabrication lines?

Retail layouts are based on the notion that:

________ are charges that manufacturers pay to get their products displayed.

The objective of layout strategy is to:

The dominant problem associated with the fixed-position layout is that workers are fixed in position,and they cannot be reassigned.

The major problem addressed by the process-oriented layout strategy is:

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors complicating the techniques for addressing the fixed-position layout?

Which of the following constitutes a major trend influencing office layouts?

The most common tactic followed in process-layout planning is to arrange departments or work centers so they:

Slotting fees:

The project remains in one place and workers and equipment come to that one work area in a(n)________ layout.

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