Question 1

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)  Balancing their assembly line is more technological than worker oriented. 
E)  They are usually not machine-paced. 
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)  Balancing their assembly line is more technological than worker oriented. 
E)  They are usually not machine-paced.

Question 2

A good layout requires determining

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A)  material handling requirements. 
B)  capacity and space requirements. 
C)  environment and aesthetics. 
D)  cost of moving between various work areas. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  material handling requirements. 
B)  capacity and space requirements. 
C)  environment and aesthetics. 
D)  cost of moving between various work areas. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 3

The type of layout which features departments or other functional groupings in which similar activities are performed is

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A)  process-oriented. 
B)  product-oriented. 
C)  fixed-position. 
D)  mass production. 
E)  unit production. 
A)  process-oriented. 
B)  product-oriented. 
C)  fixed-position. 
D)  mass production. 
E)  unit production.

Question 4

What is the role of heuristics in solving layout problems? Provide a brief example, drawing from manufacturing situations, retailing situations, or other service situations.

Accepted Answer

Heuristics are used in problems too comp

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced direct labour 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 labour 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 6

A(n) ________ groups workers, their equipment, and spaces/offices to provide for comfort, safety, and movement of information.

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The answer of A(n) ________ groups workers, their equipment, and...

Question 7

Which layout's main objective is to equalize the task time for each station?

Accepted Answer

A)  work cell 
B)  fixed position 
C)  process oriented 
D)  job shop 
E)  product oriented 
A)  work cell 
B)  fixed position 
C)  process oriented 
D)  job shop 
E)  product oriented

Question 8

What are the advantages of focused factories?

Accepted Answer

Focused factories are better a

Question 9

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.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Airline } & \text { A } & \text { B } & \text { C } \
\hline \text { Trips to } A &- & 60 & 80 \
\hline \text { Trips to } \mathrm { B } & 50 &- & 120 \
\hline \text { Trips to } \mathrm { C } & 100 & 75 & - \
\hline \text { Terminal } & 1 & - & 3 \
\hline \text { Distance to Terminal 1 } & -& 4000 & 5000 \
\hline \text { Distance to Terminal 2 } & 4000 &- & 6000 \
\hline \text { Distance to Terminal 3 } & 5000 & 6000 & - \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

There are 6 possible assignments and the

Question 10

________ is the use of computer software to evaluate the profitability of merchandising plans in a retail layout.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the use of computer software...

Question 11

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.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

Work cells increase the use of

Question 16

Identify McDonald's "seven major innovations."

Accepted Answer

The seven major innovations ar

Question 17

What is the primary reason why retailers tend to locate high-draw items around the periphery of the store?

Accepted Answer

A)  More shelf space for those popular items is available around the periphery. 
B)  There will be less congestion of customers than there would be in the middle. 
C)  This arrangement will help to maximize customer exposure to other items in the store. 
D)  It is easier to put large advertisement signs on the outside walls right next to the items. 
E)  This arrangement allows customers to travel through the store as quickly as possible. 
A)  More shelf space for those popular items is available around the periphery. 
B)  There will be less congestion of customers than there would be in the middle. 
C)  This arrangement will help to maximize customer exposure to other items in the store. 
D)  It is easier to put large advertisement signs on the outside walls right next to the items. 
E)  This arrangement allows customers to travel through the store as quickly as possible.

Question 18

Consider the five ideas for determining the overall arrangement of most retail stores. How are these ideas implemented (a) in a supermarket, and (b) in a fine department store? (Please consider the entire store-not just the areas where merchandise is displayed.)

Accepted Answer

(Suggested response) The five ideas are:

Question 19

A company is designing a product layout for a new product. It plans to use this production line eight hours a day in order to meet a schedule of 400 units per day. The tasks necessary to produce this product are detailed in the table below.
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Task } & \text { Predecessor(s) } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Time } \
\text { (seconds) }
\end{array} \
\hline \text { A } & - & 50 \
\hline \text { B } & \mathrm { A } & 36 \
\hline \text { C } & - & 26 \
\hline \text { D } & - & 22 \
\hline \text { E } & \text { B, D } & 70 \
\hline \text { F } & \text { C, E } & 30 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ a. Draw the network described in the table.
b. Without regard to a production schedule, what is the minimum possible cycle time (in seconds) for this situation; what is the maximum?
c. What is the required cycle time (in seconds) in order to meet the schedule?
d. What is the theoretical minimum number of workstations needed to meet the schedule?
e. Balance this line using longest processing time.
f. What is the efficiency of the balance obtained in part e?

Accepted Answer

The network diagram appears below. Minim

Question 20

The typical goal used when developing a process-oriented layout strategy is to

Accepted Answer

A)  minimize the distance between adjacent departments. 
B)  minimize the material handling costs. 
C)  maximize the number of different tasks which can be performed by an individual machine. 
D)  minimize the level of operator skill necessary. 
E)  maximize job specialization. 
A)  minimize the distance between adjacent departments. 
B)  minimize the material handling costs. 
C)  maximize the number of different tasks which can be performed by an individual machine. 
D)  minimize the level of operator skill necessary. 
E)  maximize job specialization.

Exam 9: Layout Strategies

Which of the following is true regarding fabrication lines?

A good layout requires determining

The type of layout which features departments or other functional groupings in which similar activities are performed is

What is the role of heuristics in solving layout problems? Provide a brief example, drawing from manufacturing situations, retailing situations, or other service situations.

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

A(n) ________ groups workers, their equipment, and spaces/offices to provide for comfort, safety, and movement of information.

Which layout's main objective is to equalize the task time for each station?

What are the advantages of focused factories?

________ is the use of computer software to evaluate the profitability of merchandising plans in a retail layout.

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 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?

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.

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.

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

Identify McDonald's "seven major innovations."

What is the primary reason why retailers tend to locate high-draw items around the periphery of the store?

Consider the five ideas for determining the overall arrangement of most retail stores. How are these ideas implemented (a) in a supermarket, and (b) in a fine department store? (Please consider the entire store-not just the areas where merchandise is displayed.)

The typical goal used when developing a process-oriented layout strategy is to

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