Question 1

List and briefly define 4 of the 6 dominant factors in locating manufacturing facilities,as discussed in the book.

Accepted Answer

Choices include favorable labo

Question 2

Table 9.21
Table 7.21 The following information is given about an assembly line.
The desired output rate is 90 units per hour.
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Work } \
\text { Element }
\end{array} & \text { Time (sec) } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Immediate } \
\text { Predecessor } ( \mathrm { s } )
\end{array} \
\hline \mathrm { A } & 10 & - - \
\mathrm { B } & 6 & \mathrm {~A} \
\mathrm { C } & 15 & \mathrm {~A} \
\mathrm { D } & 20 & \mathrm {~B} \
\mathrm { E } & 12 & \mathrm {~B} \
\mathrm {~F} & 14 & \mathrm { C } , \mathrm { E } \
\mathrm { G } & 8 & \mathrm { D } \
\mathrm { H } & 20 & \mathrm {~F} , \mathrm { G } \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Use the information in Table 9.21.If you are using the longest work-element time rule,how many workstations do you need?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 stations 
B)  3 stations 
C)  4 stations 
D)  more than 4 stations 
A)  2 stations 
B)  3 stations 
C)  4 stations 
D)  more than 4 stations

Question 3

A cell is two or more dissimilar workstations located close together through which a limited number of parts or models are processed with line flows.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A REL chart reflects the qualitative judgments of managers and employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Table 9.5
Union Fork, Inc. has five distribution centers located at the location
coordinates given as follows. The demand at each center is also given.
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { DC } & \text { Coordinates } & \text { Demand } \
\hline \text { A } & ( 2,4 ) & 10 \
\text { B } & ( 6,2 ) & 15 \
\text { C } & ( 4,10 ) & 25 \
\text { D } & ( 13,4 ) & 30 \
\text { E } & ( 10,5 ) & 20 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Use the information in Table 9.5.What is the total load-distance score for the two plants if plant 1 is located at the center of gravity serving A,B,and C,and plant 2 is at the center of gravity serving D and E? Assume Euclidean distance.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than or equal to 240 
B)  more than 240 but less than or equal to 260 
C)  more than 260 but less than or equal to 280 
D)  more than 280 
A)  less than or equal to 240 
B)  more than 240 but less than or equal to 260 
C)  more than 260 but less than or equal to 280 
D)  more than 280

Question 6

Euclidean distance is the distance between two points with a series of 90 degree turns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Identify and briefly explain four of the dominant factors that influence location decisions for new manufacturing facilities.

Accepted Answer

Proximity to customers and markets.
Prox

Question 8

The production of a particular product consists of the following work elements.
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\hline \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Work } \
\text { Element }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Time } \
\text { (min) }
\end{array} \
\hline 1 & 2.4 \
2 & 0.5 \
3 & 2.1 \
4 & 2.0 \
5 & 2.7 \
6 & 1.1 \
7 & 2.0 \
8 & 2.7 \
9 & 1.6 \
10 & 1.4 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
If the cycle time is 4 minutes and the work-element times are as follows,what is the theoretical minimum number of stations?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than or equal to 3 stations 
B)  4 stations 
C)  5 stations 
D)  more than 5 stations 
A)  less than or equal to 3 stations 
B)  4 stations 
C)  5 stations 
D)  more than 5 stations

Question 9

Table 9.12
A company with a process layout wants to rearrange its facility in the space available. There are six departments, and the flow among them is given in the following trip matrix. The shape and the size of the space available is also given. Assume rectilinear distances.
Trips Between Departments
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline & \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { D } & \mathrm { E } & \mathrm { F } \
\hline \mathrm { A } & - & 8 & 3 & 0 & 9 & 6 \
\mathrm {~B} & & - & 0 & 8 & 0 & 0 \
\mathrm { C } & & & - & 0 & 8 & 9 \
\mathrm { D } & & & & - & 0 & 3 \
\mathrm { E } & & & & & - & 3 \
\mathrm {~F} & & & & & & - \
\hline
\end{array}$$ 
Location Positions
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline 1 & 2 & 3 \
\hline 4 & 5 & 6 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Use the information from Table 9.12.What is the load-distance score if the departments were assigned as follows? (Continue assuming rectilinear distances.)

Accepted Answer

A)  less than or equal to 80 
B)  more than 80 but less than or equal to 100 
C)  more than 100 but less than or equal to 120 
D)  more than 120 
A)  less than or equal to 80 
B)  more than 80 but less than or equal to 100 
C)  more than 100 but less than or equal to 120 
D)  more than 120

Question 10

Automan,Inc.makes "tennis robots" on an assembly line with 9 tasks.The tasks and their times follow.
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\hline \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Work } \
\text { Element }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Time } \
( \mathrm { sec } )
\end{array} \
\hline 1 & 20 \
2 & 30 \
3 & 25 \
4 & 25 \
5 & 10 \
6 & 20 \
7 & 15 \
8 & 45 \
9 & 50 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
The desired output rate is 50 robots an hour.The "theoretical maximum efficiency" on the line is

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 85%. 
B)  more than 85% but less than or equal to 90%. 
C)  more than 90% but less than or equal to 95%. 
D)  more than 95%. 
A)  less than 85%. 
B)  more than 85% but less than or equal to 90%. 
C)  more than 90% but less than or equal to 95%. 
D)  more than 95%.

Question 11

Table 9.8
The Neale Company has four distribution centers (A, B, C, and D) that require monthly shipments of 30,000, 24,000, 36,000, and 24,000 gallons of diesel fuel per month, respectively. Three wholesalers (1, 2, and 3) are willing to supply up to 36,000, 48,000 and 30,000 gallons, respectively. Total costs (in $) for both shipping and price follow. A blank transportation method tableau is provided below.
Distribution Center
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Wholesaler } & \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { D } \
\hline 1 & 2.2 & 2.0 & 2.0 & 2.0 \
2 & 1.9 & 2.3 & 2.0 & 2.2 \
3 & 2.3 & 1.9 & 2.3 & 2.0 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ 
  
-Use the information in Table 9.8.What can be said about a plan that ships 30,000 gallons from 1 to A; 6,000 gallons from 1 to C; 24,000 gallons from 2 to B; 24,000 gallons from 2 to D; and 30,000 gallons from 3 to C?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is not feasible in terms of wholesaler availabilities. 
B)  It is not feasible in terms of satisfying distribution center demands. 
C)  It is feasible, and the total monthly cost is less than or equal to $260,000. 
D)  It is feasible, and the total monthly cost is greater than $260,000. 
A)  It is not feasible in terms of wholesaler availabilities. 
B)  It is not feasible in terms of satisfying distribution center demands. 
C)  It is feasible, and the total monthly cost is less than or equal to $260,000. 
D)  It is feasible, and the total monthly cost is greater than $260,000.

Question 12

Table 9.6
Nuts-and-Bolts Inc. wishes to find the best location for a plant
that will satisfy customer demand in the following five areas.
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Area } & \text { Coordinates } & \text { Demand } \
\hline \mathrm { A } & ( 7,3 ) & 30 \
\mathrm {~B} & ( 7,7 ) & 40 \
\mathrm { C } & ( 1,10 ) & 45 \
\mathrm { D } & ( 2,6 ) & 15 \
\mathrm { E } & ( 4,5 ) & 25 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Excel Products is planning a new warehouse to serve the Southeast.Locations A,B,and C are under consideration.Fixed and variable costs follow:
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Location } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Fixed Cost } \
\text { per Year }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Variable Cost } \
\text { per Unit }
\end{array} \
\hline \text { A } & \$ 2,500,000 & \$ 19 \
\text { B } & 1,500,000 & 7 \
\text { C } & 2,000,000 & 9 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
Plot the total cost curves in the chart provided below,and identify the range over which each location would be best.Then use break-even analysis as necessary to calculate exactly the break-even quantity that defines each range.
 
Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Location A is the best one if volumes are quite high. 
B)  Location B is best over all volume levels. 
C)  The total cost of location A, if the volume is 250,000 units, is over $7,000,000. 
D)  The break-even quantity between A and B is more than 75,000 units but less than 200,000 units. 
A)  Location A is the best one if volumes are quite high. 
B)  Location B is best over all volume levels. 
C)  The total cost of location A, if the volume is 250,000 units, is over $7,000,000. 
D)  The break-even quantity between A and B is more than 75,000 units but less than 200,000 units.

Question 13

What types of performance criteria can be important in layout decisions? Be as complete as possible.

Accepted Answer

Common performance criteria used for lay

Question 14

One dominant factor in locating manufacturing facilities is a favorable labor climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Layout choices must be closely tied to flow strategy.Which one of the following firms is most likely to select a process layout?

Accepted Answer

A)  a construction company that builds dams and bridges 
B)  an airplane company that assembles airplanes 
C)  an automated car wash 
D)  a machine tool manufacturer who produces customized machine tools 
A)  a construction company that builds dams and bridges 
B)  an airplane company that assembles airplanes 
C)  an automated car wash 
D)  a machine tool manufacturer who produces customized machine tools

Question 16

A product layout is best for low-volume,high-variety production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Malhotra Company has four distribution centers located at the location coordinates given as follows.The monthly demand at each center is also given.
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline \mathrm { DC } & \text { Coordinates } & \text { Demand } \
\hline \mathrm { A } & ( 100,150 ) & 50 \
\mathrm {~B} & ( 250,250 ) & 30 \
\mathrm { C } & ( 150,150 ) & 15 \
\mathrm { D } & ( 200,300 ) & 100 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
Management wants to build a new plant that would be located at the center of gravity of the four distribution centers.Which of the following options best represents the coordinates of new plant location?

Accepted Answer

A)  x-coordinate is greater than 150 but less than 170; y-coordinate is greater than 210 but less than 230 
B)  x-coordinate is greater than 150 but less than 170; y-coordinate is greater than 230 but less than 250 
C)  x-coordinate is greater than 170 but less than 190; y-coordinate is greater than 210 but less than 230 
D)  x-coordinate is greater than 170 but less than 190; y-coordinate is greater than 230 but less than 250 
A)  x-coordinate is greater than 150 but less than 170; y-coordinate is greater than 210 but less than 230 
B)  x-coordinate is greater than 150 but less than 170; y-coordinate is greater than 230 but less than 250 
C)  x-coordinate is greater than 170 but less than 190; y-coordinate is greater than 210 but less than 230 
D)  x-coordinate is greater than 170 but less than 190; y-coordinate is greater than 230 but less than 250

Question 18

A(n)________ allocates space and indicates placement of each department.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ allocates space and indicates placement of...

Question 19

Given the following data about an assembly line and the knowledge that we are trying to attain an output rate of 40 units per hour,what is the theoretical minimum number of stations?
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\hline \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Work } \
\text { Element }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Time } \
( \mathrm { sec } )
\end{array} \
\hline 1 & 90 \
2 & 80 \
3 & 75 \
4 & 70 \
5 & 90 \
6 & 85 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  4 or fewer stations 
B)  5 stations 
C)  6 stations 
D)  7 or more stations 
A)  4 or fewer stations 
B)  5 stations 
C)  6 stations 
D)  7 or more stations

Question 20

Table 9.15
Balance the following line for an output rate of 3 units per minute,
using the longest work-element time rule.
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Work } \
\text { Element }
\end{array} & \text { Time } ( \mathrm { sec } ) & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Immediate } \
\text { Predecessor(s) }
\end{array} \
\hline \mathrm { A } & 12 & - - \
\mathrm { B } & 6 & \mathrm {~A} \
\mathrm { C } & 12 & \mathrm {~A} \
\mathrm { D } & 4 & \mathrm {~B} \
\mathrm { E } & 14 & \mathrm {~B} , \mathrm { C } \
\mathrm { F } & 10 & \mathrm { E } \
\mathrm { G } & 6 & \mathrm { D } , \mathrm { F } \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Use the information in Table 9.15.What is the balance delay for your solution?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than or equal to 15% 
B)  more than 15% but less than or equal to 25% 
C)  more than 25% but less than or equal to 35% 
D)  more than 35% 
A)  less than or equal to 15% 
B)  more than 15% but less than or equal to 25% 
C)  more than 25% but less than or equal to 35% 
D)  more than 35%

List and briefly define 4 of the 6 dominant factors in locating manufacturing facilities,as discussed in the book.

A cell is two or more dissimilar workstations located close together through which a limited number of parts or models are processed with line flows.

A REL chart reflects the qualitative judgments of managers and employees.

Euclidean distance is the distance between two points with a series of 90 degree turns.

Identify and briefly explain four of the dominant factors that influence location decisions for new manufacturing facilities.

The production of a particular product consists of the following work elements. Work Element Time (min) 1 2.4 2 0.5 3 2.1 4 2.0 5 2.7 6 1.1 7 2.0 8 2.7 9 1.6 10 1.4 If the cycle time is 4 minutes and the work-element times are as follows,what is the theoretical minimum number of stations?

Automan,Inc.makes "tennis robots" on an assembly line with 9 tasks.The tasks and their times follow. Work Element Time () 1 20 2 30 3 25 4 25 5 10 6 20 7 15 8 45 9 50 The desired output rate is 50 robots an hour.The "theoretical maximum efficiency" on the line is

What types of performance criteria can be important in layout decisions? Be as complete as possible.

One dominant factor in locating manufacturing facilities is a favorable labor climate.

Layout choices must be closely tied to flow strategy.Which one of the following firms is most likely to select a process layout?

A product layout is best for low-volume,high-variety production.

A(n)________ allocates space and indicates placement of each department.

Given the following data about an assembly line and the knowledge that we are trying to attain an output rate of 40 units per hour,what is the theoretical minimum number of stations? Work Element Time () 1 90 2 80 3 75 4 70 5 90 6 85

Table 9.15 Balance the following line for an output rate of 3 units per minute, using the longest work-element time rule. Work Element Time () Immediate Predecessor(s) 12 -- 6 12 4 14 , 10 6 , -Use the information in Table 9.15.What is the balance delay for your solution?

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Supply Chain Management

Process Configuration

Capacity

Inventory Management

Quality and Process Improvement

Lean Systems

Managing Projects

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Operations Planning and Scheduling

Resource Planning

Decision Making

Financial Analysis

Work Measurement

Learning Curve Analysis

Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

Acceptance Sampling Plans

Simulation

Special Inventory Models

Linear Programming

Waiting Lines

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Exam 9: Location and Layout

List and briefly define 4 of the 6 dominant factors in locating manufacturing facilities,as discussed in the book.

A cell is two or more dissimilar workstations located close together through which a limited number of parts or models are processed with line flows.

A REL chart reflects the qualitative judgments of managers and employees.

Euclidean distance is the distance between two points with a series of 90 degree turns.

Identify and briefly explain four of the dominant factors that influence location decisions for new manufacturing facilities.

The production of a particular product consists of the following work elements. Work Element Time (min) 1 2.4 2 0.5 3 2.1 4 2.0 5 2.7 6 1.1 7 2.0 8 2.7 9 1.6 10 1.4 If the cycle time is 4 minutes and the work-element times are as follows,what is the theoretical minimum number of stations?

Automan,Inc.makes "tennis robots" on an assembly line with 9 tasks.The tasks and their times follow. Work Element Time () 1 20 2 30 3 25 4 25 5 10 6 20 7 15 8 45 9 50 The desired output rate is 50 robots an hour.The "theoretical maximum efficiency" on the line is

What types of performance criteria can be important in layout decisions? Be as complete as possible.

One dominant factor in locating manufacturing facilities is a favorable labor climate.

Layout choices must be closely tied to flow strategy.Which one of the following firms is most likely to select a process layout?

A product layout is best for low-volume,high-variety production.

A(n)________ allocates space and indicates placement of each department.

Given the following data about an assembly line and the knowledge that we are trying to attain an output rate of 40 units per hour,what is the theoretical minimum number of stations? Work Element Time () 1 90 2 80 3 75 4 70 5 90 6 85

Table 9.15 Balance the following line for an output rate of 3 units per minute, using the longest work-element time rule. Work Element Time () Immediate Predecessor(s) 12 -- 6 12 4 14 , 10 6 , -Use the information in Table 9.15.What is the balance delay for your solution?

Creating Customer Value through Operations

Supply Chain Management

Process Configuration

Capacity

Inventory Management

Quality and Process Improvement

Lean Systems

Managing Projects

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Operations Planning and Scheduling

Resource Planning

Decision Making

Financial Analysis

Work Measurement

Learning Curve Analysis

Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

Acceptance Sampling Plans

Simulation

Special Inventory Models

Linear Programming

Waiting Lines

Filters