Question 1

A(n)________ reflects the qualitative judgments of managers and employees,and it can be used in place of a trip matrix.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ reflects the qualitative judgments of managers...

Question 2

One dominant factor in locating manufacturing facilities is a proximity to markets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

________ is the amount by which efficiency falls short of 100 percent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the amount by which efficiency...

Question 4

Secondary location factors are derived from competitive priorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following group of location factors was NOT found to dominate location decisions for new U.S.manufacturing plants?

Accepted Answer

A)  proximity to the parent company's facilities 
B)  quality of life 
C)  proximity to competitor's facilities 
D)  favorable labor climate 
A)  proximity to the parent company's facilities 
B)  quality of life 
C)  proximity to competitor's facilities 
D)  favorable labor climate

Question 6

Which one of the following statements regarding product layout is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  The product layout organizes resources around common functions. 
B)  Two basic questions in line balancing are how many stations are needed, and what work elements are assigned to each station. 
C)  The efficiency of an assembly line can be optimized by maximizing the number of stations. 
D)  As desired hourly output rate becomes higher, the cycle time of the assembly line becomes longer. 
A)  The product layout organizes resources around common functions. 
B)  Two basic questions in line balancing are how many stations are needed, and what work elements are assigned to each station. 
C)  The efficiency of an assembly line can be optimized by maximizing the number of stations. 
D)  As desired hourly output rate becomes higher, the cycle time of the assembly line becomes longer.

Question 7

Explain the distinction between facilities that are based on flexible-flow layouts and fixed-position layouts.

Accepted Answer

A flexible-flow layout groups

Question 8

An assembly line has to perform 10 work elements,whose time requirements follow below.An operations analyst has found a solution using some heuristics.The solution follows below.
Solution
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Work } \
\text { Elements }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Time } \
( \mathrm { sec } )
\end{array} & \text { Station } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Work } \
\text { Elements } \
\text { Assigned }
\end{array} \
\hline \mathrm { A } & 45 & 1 & \mathrm {~A} , \mathrm {~B} , \mathrm { C } \
\mathrm { B } & 30 & 2 & \mathrm { D } , \mathrm { E } \
\mathrm { C } & 15 & 3 & \mathrm {~F} , \mathrm { H } \
\mathrm { D } & 30 & 4 & \mathrm { G } , \mathrm { I } \
\mathrm { E } & 50 & 5 & \mathrm {~J} \
\mathrm {~F} & 40 & & \
\mathrm { G } & 30 & & \
\mathrm { H } & 30 & & \
\mathrm { I } & 60 & & \
\text { J } & 80 & & \
\hline
\end{array}$$
If the cycle time of the line is 90 seconds,what is the efficiency of the assembly line?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 85% 
B)  greater than 85% but less than 90% 
C)  greater than 90% but less than 95% 
D)  greater than 95% 
A)  less than 85% 
B)  greater than 85% but less than 90% 
C)  greater than 90% but less than 95% 
D)  greater than 95%

Question 9

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 are the x- and y-coordinates for the center of gravity?

Accepted Answer

A)  x ? 7.5, y ? 6 
B)  x ? 7.5, y ? 6 
C)  x ? 7.5, y ? 6 
D)  x ? 7.5, y ? 6 
A)  x ? 7.5, y ? 6 
B)  x ? 7.5, y ? 6 
C)  x ? 7.5, y ? 6 
D)  x ? 7.5, y ? 6

Question 10

Why is the load-distance method a useful,but insufficient,tool for location problems?

Accepted Answer

It helps evaluate candidate lo

Question 11

A(n)________ layout arranges the product in a fixed place.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ layout arranges the product in a...

Question 12

Proximity to customers is a more important factor in locating manufacturing facilities then it is for locating service facilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Table 9.1
A single facility is needed to meet the demands of four markets.
The locations and demands of these four markets are shown below.
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Market } & \text { Coordinates } & \text { Demand } \
\hline \mathrm { A } & ( 8,6 ) & 10 \
\mathrm {~B} & ( 4,12 ) & 15 \
\mathrm { C } & ( 3,2 ) & 10 \
\mathrm { D } & ( 9,6 ) & 6 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Use the information from Table 9.1.What are the x- and y-coordinates for the center of gravity?

Accepted Answer

A)  x ? 6, y ? 7 
B)  x ? 6, y < 7 
C)  x < 6, y ? 7 
D)  x < 6, y < 7 
A)  x ? 6, y ? 7 
B)  x ? 6, y < 7 
C)  x < 6, y ? 7 
D)  x < 6, y < 7

Question 14

Break-even analysis can help a manager compare location alternatives on the basis of quantitative factors that can be expressed in terms of total cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Briefly describe how the transportation method can help in location problems.

Accepted Answer

It finds the best shipping pat

Question 16

Table 9.18
A company desires to set up a line to produce 60 units per hour.
The work elements and their precedence relationships are as follows.
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\begin{array} { c } 
\text { Work } \
\text { Element }
\end{array} & \text { Time (sec) } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Immediate } \
\text { Predecessor(s) }
\end{array} \
\hline 1 & 40 & - - \
2 & 30 & 1 \
3 & 50 & 1 \
4 & 40 & 2 \
5 & 6 & 2 \
6 & 25 & 3 \
7 & 15 & 3 \
8 & 20 & 4,5 \
9 & 18 & 6,7 \
10 & 30 & 8,9 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Use the information in Table 9.18.Suppose that a solution has been found to this problem with five stations.What is its efficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 93% 
B)  more than 93% but less than or equal to 95% 
C)  more than 95% but less than or equal to 97% 
D)  more than 97% 
A)  less than 93% 
B)  more than 93% but less than or equal to 95% 
C)  more than 95% but less than or equal to 97% 
D)  more than 97%

Question 17

Table 9.20
The following information is known about an assembly line.
The desired output rate is 80 units per hour.
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Work } \
\text { Element }
\end{array} & \text { Time (sec) } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Immediate } \
\text { Predecessor } ( \mathrm { s } )
\end{array} \
\hline 1 & 1 & - - \
2 & 15 & 1 \
3 & 20 & 1 \
4 & 30 & 2 \
5 & 20 & 2,3 \
6 & 10 & 5 \
7 & 20 & 4 \
8 & 4 & 6,7 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Use the information in Table 9.20.What is the maximum idle time at any station,given the solution found by the longest work-element time method?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than or equal to 20 seconds 
B)  greater than 20 seconds but less than or equal to 30 seconds 
C)  greater than 30 seconds but less than or equal to 40 seconds 
D)  greater than 40 seconds 
A)  less than or equal to 20 seconds 
B)  greater than 20 seconds but less than or equal to 30 seconds 
C)  greater than 30 seconds but less than or equal to 40 seconds 
D)  greater than 40 seconds

Question 18

Table 9.13
The Bigmoney Financial Company is designing its layout for a new office.
The following trip matrix was developed for daily trips between departments.
Trips Between Departments
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline & \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { D } & \mathrm { E } & \mathrm { F } \
\hline \mathrm { A } & - - & 20 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \
\mathrm {~B} & & - & 20 & 0 & 18 & 25 \
\mathrm { C } & & & - & 0 & 19 & 0 \
\mathrm { D } & & & & - & 0 & 0 \
\mathrm { E } & & & & & - & 30 \
\mathrm {~F} & & & & & & - \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Use the information from Table 9.13.What is the load-distance score if the departments are assigned as follows? (Assume rectilinear distance and that the distance between departments A and E is one unit of distance.)
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { F } & \mathrm { D } \
\hline \mathrm { E } & \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { C } \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 165 
B)  between 165 and 175 
C)  between 176 and 185 
D)  more than 185 
A)  less than 165 
B)  between 165 and 175 
C)  between 176 and 185 
D)  more than 185

Question 19

McKenna Restaurant wishes to open a new store.Based on the following subjective criteria,where should the new store be located?
Factor Score by Location
$$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Factor } & \text { Weight } & \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { D } \
\hline \text { Markets } & 35 & 8 & 10 & 6 & 8 \
\text { Quality of Life } & 25 & 6 & 4 & 8 & 6 \
\text { Transportation } & 20 & 4 & 6 & 8 & 4 \
\text { Suppliers } & 20 & 8 & 6 & 8 & 6 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

A(n)________ layout groups workstations or departments according to function.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ layout groups workstations or departments according...

A(n)________ reflects the qualitative judgments of managers and employees,and it can be used in place of a trip matrix.

One dominant factor in locating manufacturing facilities is a proximity to markets.

________ is the amount by which efficiency falls short of 100 percent.

Secondary location factors are derived from competitive priorities.

Which of the following group of location factors was NOT found to dominate location decisions for new U.S.manufacturing plants?

Which one of the following statements regarding product layout is best?

Explain the distinction between facilities that are based on flexible-flow layouts and fixed-position layouts.

Why is the load-distance method a useful,but insufficient,tool for location problems?

A(n)________ layout arranges the product in a fixed place.

Proximity to customers is a more important factor in locating manufacturing facilities then it is for locating service facilities.

Table 9.1 A single facility is needed to meet the demands of four markets. The locations and demands of these four markets are shown below. Market Coordinates Demand (8,6) 10 (4,12) 15 (3,2) 10 (9,6) 6 -Use the information from Table 9.1.What are the x- and y-coordinates for the center of gravity?

Break-even analysis can help a manager compare location alternatives on the basis of quantitative factors that can be expressed in terms of total cost.

Briefly describe how the transportation method can help in location problems.

McKenna Restaurant wishes to open a new store.Based on the following subjective criteria,where should the new store be located? Factor Score by Location Factor Weight Markets 35 8 10 6 8 Quality of Life 25 6 4 8 6 Transportation 20 4 6 8 4 Suppliers 20 8 6 8 6

A(n)________ layout groups workstations or departments according to function.

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

A(n)________ reflects the qualitative judgments of managers and employees,and it can be used in place of a trip matrix.

One dominant factor in locating manufacturing facilities is a proximity to markets.

________ is the amount by which efficiency falls short of 100 percent.

Secondary location factors are derived from competitive priorities.

Which of the following group of location factors was NOT found to dominate location decisions for new U.S.manufacturing plants?

Which one of the following statements regarding product layout is best?

Explain the distinction between facilities that are based on flexible-flow layouts and fixed-position layouts.

Why is the load-distance method a useful,but insufficient,tool for location problems?

A(n)________ layout arranges the product in a fixed place.

Proximity to customers is a more important factor in locating manufacturing facilities then it is for locating service facilities.

Table 9.1 A single facility is needed to meet the demands of four markets. The locations and demands of these four markets are shown below. Market Coordinates Demand (8,6) 10 (4,12) 15 (3,2) 10 (9,6) 6 -Use the information from Table 9.1.What are the x- and y-coordinates for the center of gravity?

Break-even analysis can help a manager compare location alternatives on the basis of quantitative factors that can be expressed in terms of total cost.

Briefly describe how the transportation method can help in location problems.

McKenna Restaurant wishes to open a new store.Based on the following subjective criteria,where should the new store be located? Factor Score by Location Factor Weight Markets 35 8 10 6 8 Quality of Life 25 6 4 8 6 Transportation 20 4 6 8 4 Suppliers 20 8 6 8 6

A(n)________ layout groups workstations or departments according to function.

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