Question 1

The objective of the load-distance method is to minimize the ________ into and out of the facility.

Accepted Answer

total weig

Question 2

Location factors can be divided into ________ and ________ factors

Accepted Answer

The answer of Location factors can be divided into ________...

Question 3

A(n)________ gives the number of trips for some other measure of materials movement between each pair of departments per day.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ gives the number of trips for...

Question 4

Which one is a possible disadvantage of product layouts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Workers may experience lower job satisfaction. 
B)  Workers need frequent retraining to keep pace with the flow of work. 
C)  Supervisors have to assume increased workload due to frequent rescheduling. 
D)  Product designs must be simplified so that no more than 20 operations are needed to assemble the product. 
A)  Workers may experience lower job satisfaction. 
B)  Workers need frequent retraining to keep pace with the flow of work. 
C)  Supervisors have to assume increased workload due to frequent rescheduling. 
D)  Product designs must be simplified so that no more than 20 operations are needed to assemble the product.

Question 5

Identify and briefly describe the three basic types of layout.

Accepted Answer

The three basic layout types are flexibl

Question 6

Table 9.14
The department of philosophy at a university in Oregon must allocate six faculty members to their new offices. The following trip matrix indicates the expected number of contacts per day made between professors. Also shown on the right is a sketch of the available office spaces (1 through 6) for the six faculty members. Assume equally sized offices. The distance between office 1 and office 2 (as well as the distance between office 1 and 3) is one unit of distance. Please measure by rectilinear distance.
Trips Between Departments
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline & \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { D } & \mathrm { E } & \mathrm { F } \
\hline \mathrm { A } & - - & 0 & 4 & 0 & 0 & 0 \
\mathrm {~B} & & - & 0 & 12 & 0 & 10 \
\mathrm { C } & & & - & 2 & 7 & 0 \
\mathrm { D } & & & & - & 0 & 4 \
\mathrm { E } & & & & & - & 0 \
\mathrm {~F} & & & & & & - \
\hline
\end{array}$$ 
Layout of Available Offices
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\hline 1 & 2 \
\hline 3 & 4 \
\hline 5 & 6 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Use the information in Table 9.14.What is the local-distance score if the faculty members are assigned as follows? (Still assume rectilinear distance.)
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | } 
\hline \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { C } \
\hline \mathrm { E } & \mathrm { F } \
\hline \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { D } \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  less than or equal to 50 
B)  greater than 50 but less than or equal to 55 
C)  greater than 55 but less than or equal to 60 
D)  more than 60 
A)  less than or equal to 50 
B)  greater than 50 but less than or equal to 55 
C)  greater than 55 but less than or equal to 60 
D)  more than 60

Question 7

Break-even analysis can help a manager compare location alternatives on the basis of qualitative factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A mixed-model line produces several items belonging to the same family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 from Table 9.16.The solution using this rule calls for

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 3 stations. 
B)  3 stations. 
C)  4 stations. 
D)  more than 4 stations. 
A)  less than 3 stations. 
B)  3 stations. 
C)  4 stations. 
D)  more than 4 stations.

Question 10

Widgets,Inc.wishes to locate two new manufacturing facilities.Based on the following subjective criteria,where should the new facilities be located? (Excellent = 5,Very good = 4,Good = 3,Fair = 2,Poor = 1).
Factor Evaluation by Location
$$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Factor } & \text { Weight } & \text { A } & \text { B } & \text { C } & \text { D } & \text { E } \
\hline \text { Labor Climate } & 35 & \text { Exc. } & \text { Poor } & \text { Poor } & \text { Very Gd.} & { \text { Poor } } \
\text { Proximity to Markets } & 25 & \text { Good } & \text { Good } & \text { Poor } & \text { Exc. } & \text { Exc. } \
\text { Quality of Life } & 15 & \text { Poor } & \text { Good } & \text { Fair } & \text { Poor  } & \text { Exc. } \
\text { Qroximity to Suppliers } & 15 & \text { Fair } & \text { Exc. } & \text { Good } & \text {Very Gd  } & \text { Good } \
\text { Taxes } & 10 & \text { Very Gd} & \text { Fair } & \text { Very Gd } & \text {Poor } & \text { Good } \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  B and D 
B)  A and D 
C)  C and D 
D)  D and E 
A)  B and D 
B)  A and D 
C)  C and D 
D)  D and E

Question 11

Table 9.11
A company of four departments has the following
trip matrix and current locations of all departments:
Trips Between Departments
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline & \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { D } \
\hline \mathrm { A } & - & 18 & 0 & 25 \
\mathrm {~B} & & - & 30 & 0 \
\mathrm { C } & & & - & 12 \
\mathrm { D } & & & & - \
\hline
\end{array}$$ 
Current Layout
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\hline A & B \
\hline C & D \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Consider the following trip matrix for a layout problem having four departments:
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline & \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { D } \
\hline \mathrm { A } & - & 4 & 5 & 0 \
\mathrm {~B} & & - & 0 & 3 \
\mathrm { C } & & & - & 4 \
\mathrm { D } & & & & - \
\hline
\end{array}$$
Assuming equal-sized departments and rectilinear distance,which of the following block plans is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\hline A & B \
\hline C & D \
\hline
\end{array}$$ 
B)  $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\hline \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { C } \
\hline \mathrm { D } & \mathrm { B } \
\hline
\end{array}$$ 
C)  $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\mathrm { A } & \mathrm { D } \
\hline \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { C } \
\hline
\end{array}$$ 
D)  $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\hline \mathrm { D } & \mathrm { D } \
\hline \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { B } \
\hline
\end{array}$$ 
A)  $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\hline A & B \
\hline C & D \
\hline
\end{array}$$ 
B)  $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\hline \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { C } \
\hline \mathrm { D } & \mathrm { B } \
\hline
\end{array}$$ 
C)  $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\mathrm { A } & \mathrm { D } \
\hline \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { C } \
\hline
\end{array}$$ 
D)  $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\hline \mathrm { D } & \mathrm { D } \
\hline \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { B } \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Question 12

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.How many stations are required?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Good schools,recreational facilities,cultural events,and an attractive lifestyle contribute to ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Good schools,recreational facilities,cultural events,and an attractive lifestyle...

Question 14

Table 9.3
A firm has the following demand forecasts for the five markets that it serves:
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Market } & \text { Coordinates } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Demand } \
\text { Forecast }
\end{array} \
\hline \mathrm { A } & ( 3,1 ) & 10 \
\mathrm {~B} & ( 12,9 ) & 12 \
\mathrm { C } & ( 9,14 ) & 9 \
\mathrm { D } & ( 8,8 ) & 4 \
\mathrm { E } & ( 2,10 ) & 15 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Use the information in Table 9.3.What is the center of gravity?

Accepted Answer

A)  x ? 7, y ? 8 
B)  x > 7, y ? 8 
C)  x ? 7, y > 8 
D)  x > 7, y > 8 
A)  x ? 7, y ? 8 
B)  x > 7, y ? 8 
C)  x ? 7, y > 8 
D)  x > 7, y > 8

Question 15

The operations manager has narrowed down the search for a new plant to three locations.Fixed and variable costs follow:
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Location } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Fixed Costs } \
\text { Per Year }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Variable Costs } \
\text { Per Unit }
\end{array} \
\hline \text { A } & 70,000 & 25 \
\text { B } & 120,000 & 22 \
\text { C } & 250,000 & 17 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ 
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 to calculate exactly the break-even quantity that defines each range.
   
a.What is the break-even quantity between A and B?
b.What is the break-even quantity between B and C?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The operations manager has narrowed down the...

Question 16

Which one of the following statements about line balancing is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  If a precedence relationship exists between A and B, they cannot be assigned to the same station. 
B)  If desired output rate increases, the cycle time also tends to increase. 
C)  The theoretical minimum number of stations can never be achieved, hence the name "theoretical." 
D)  If a line's balance delay is minimized, its efficiency is maximized. 
A)  If a precedence relationship exists between A and B, they cannot be assigned to the same station. 
B)  If desired output rate increases, the cycle time also tends to increase. 
C)  The theoretical minimum number of stations can never be achieved, hence the name "theoretical." 
D)  If a line's balance delay is minimized, its efficiency is maximized.

Question 17

Which of the following is an advantage or characteristic of product layout over process layout when volumes are high?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resources are relatively general-purpose and less capital-intensive. 
B)  The layout is less vulnerable to changes in product mix or new marketing strategies. 
C)  Employee supervision can be more specialized. 
D)  Less unproductive time lost to changeovers and materials handling. 
A)  Resources are relatively general-purpose and less capital-intensive. 
B)  The layout is less vulnerable to changes in product mix or new marketing strategies. 
C)  Employee supervision can be more specialized. 
D)  Less unproductive time lost to changeovers and materials handling.

Question 18

A company desires to locate a new facility.Based on preliminary analysis,the choice has been reduced to four locations: A,B,C,and D.These four locations were rated on a scale from 1 worst to 10 best on each of four criteria.Each criterion was also weighted to indicate its importance (i.e.,the higher the weight,the more important).The list of ratings and weights follows.
Factor Score Evaluation by Location
$$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Criterion } & \text { Weight } & \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { D } \
\hline \text { Wages } & 40 & 4 & 5 & 3 & 7 \
\text { State Govt. } & 30 & 8 & 5 & 7 & 5 \
\text { Policies } & 20 & 3 & 4 & 3 & 2 \
\text { Unionism } & 10 & 7 & 3 & 6 & 4 \
\text { Weather } & & & & & \
\hline
\end{array}$$
Based on weighted scores,where should the company locate its new facilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 19

An economic activity center is anything that consumes space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which one of the following statements about layouts is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A block plan allocates space and indicates placement of each department. 
B)  A trip matrix gives the number of trips (or some other measure of materials movement) per day. 
C)  A detailed layout should be designed first, to give guidance to developing the block plan. 
D)  A REL chart reflects qualitative judgments of managers or employees. 
A)  A block plan allocates space and indicates placement of each department. 
B)  A trip matrix gives the number of trips (or some other measure of materials movement) per day. 
C)  A detailed layout should be designed first, to give guidance to developing the block plan. 
D)  A REL chart reflects qualitative judgments of managers or employees.

The objective of the load-distance method is to minimize the ________ into and out of the facility.

Location factors can be divided into and factors

A(n)________ gives the number of trips for some other measure of materials movement between each pair of departments per day.

Which one is a possible disadvantage of product layouts?

Identify and briefly describe the three basic types of layout.

Break-even analysis can help a manager compare location alternatives on the basis of qualitative factors.

A mixed-model line produces several items belonging to the same family.

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 from Table 9.16.The solution using this rule calls for

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.How many stations are required?

Good schools,recreational facilities,cultural events,and an attractive lifestyle contribute to ________.

Table 9.3 A firm has the following demand forecasts for the five markets that it serves: Market Coordinates Demand Forecast (3,1) 10 (12,9) 12 (9,14) 9 (8,8) 4 (2,10) 15 -Use the information in Table 9.3.What is the center of gravity?

Which one of the following statements about line balancing is best?

Which of the following is an advantage or characteristic of product layout over process layout when volumes are high?

An economic activity center is anything that consumes space.

Which one of the following statements about layouts is NOT true?

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

Exam 9: Location and Layout

The objective of the load-distance method is to minimize the ________ into and out of the facility.

Location factors can be divided into ________ and ________ factors

A(n)________ gives the number of trips for some other measure of materials movement between each pair of departments per day.

Which one is a possible disadvantage of product layouts?

Identify and briefly describe the three basic types of layout.

Break-even analysis can help a manager compare location alternatives on the basis of qualitative factors.

A mixed-model line produces several items belonging to the same family.

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 from Table 9.16.The solution using this rule calls for

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.How many stations are required?

Good schools,recreational facilities,cultural events,and an attractive lifestyle contribute to ________.

Table 9.3 A firm has the following demand forecasts for the five markets that it serves: Market Coordinates Demand Forecast (3,1) 10 (12,9) 12 (9,14) 9 (8,8) 4 (2,10) 15 -Use the information in Table 9.3.What is the center of gravity?

Which one of the following statements about line balancing is best?

Which of the following is an advantage or characteristic of product layout over process layout when volumes are high?

An economic activity center is anything that consumes space.

Which one of the following statements about layouts is NOT true?

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

Location factors can be divided into and factors