Question 1

Briefly explain the series of steps typically followed in the process of selecting a new facility location from several possible sites.

Accepted Answer

The process of selecting a new facility

Question 2

Consider the following trip matrix for a layout problem having four departments: 
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline & \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { D } \
\hline \mathrm { A } & - & 4 & 5 & 0 \
\mathrm { BCD } & & - & 0 & 3 \
& & & - & 4 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
Assuming equal- sized departments and rectilinear distance, which of the following block plans is best?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Table 10.12
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.

-Use the information from Table 10.12. Consideration of safety and EPA regulations restrict the location of certain departments: Department A must be assigned to positions 1 or 4, Department D must be assigned to positions 4 or 6, Department E must be assigned to positions 1 or 3, and Department F must be assigned to positions 3 or 6. What is the least load- distance assignment of the departments to locations?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Table 10.18
A company desires to set up a line to produce 60 units per hour.
The work elements and their precedence relationships are as follows.
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Work } \
\text { Element }
\end{array} & \text { Time (sec) } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Immediate } \
\text { Predecessor(s) }
\end{array} \
\hline 1 & 40 & - - \
2 & 30 & 1 \
3 & 50 & 1 \
4 & 40 & 2 \
5 & 6 & 2 \
6 & 25 & 3 \
7 & 15 & 3 \
8 & 20 & 4,5 \
9 & 18 & 6,7 \
10 & 30 & 8,9 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Use the information in Table 10.18. 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 5

When volumes are high, an advantage of product layouts over process layouts is that less unproductive time is lost to changeovers and materials handling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Table 10.21
The following information is given about an assembly line.
The desired output rate is 90 units per hour
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Work } \
\text { Element }
\end{array} & \text { Time } ( \mathrm { sec } ) & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Immediate } \
\text { Predecessor(s) }
\end{array} \
\hline \text { A } & 10 & - - \
\text { B } & 6 & \text { A } \
\text { C } & 15 & \text { A } \
\text { D } & 20 & \text { B } \
\text { E } & 12 & \text { B } \
\text { F } & 14 & \text { C, E } \
\text { G } & 8 & \text { D } \
\text { H } & 20 & \text { F, G } \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Use the information in Table 10.21. Suppose that the desired output rate is increased to 120 units per hour and a solution has been found that has 4 workstations. What is the efficiency of this new assembly line?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 80% 
B)  between 80% and 85% 
C)  between 85% and 90% 
D)  more than 90% 
A)  less than 80% 
B)  between 80% and 85% 
C)  between 85% and 90% 
D)  more than 90%

Question 7

A process layout is a layout in which workstations or departments are arranged in a linear path.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Table 10.5
Union Fork, Inc. has five distribution centers located at the location
coordinates given as follows. The demand at each center is also given.
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \mathrm { DC } & \text { Coordinates } & \text { Demand } \
\hline \mathrm { A } & ( 2,4 ) & 10 \
\mathrm {~B} & ( 6,2 ) & 15 \
\mathrm { C } & ( 4,10 ) & 25 \
\mathrm { D } & ( 13,4 ) & 30 \
\mathrm { E } & ( 10,5 ) & 20 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Use the information in Table 10.5. Assume that two plants, rather than one, are to be located. Plant 1 serves distribution centers A, B, and C. Plant 2 serves distribution centers D and E. What is the center of gravity for plant 1?

Accepted Answer

A)  x ≤ 4, y ≤ 7 
B)  x ≤ 4, y ≥ 7 
C)  x ≥ 4, y ≤ 7 
D)  x ≥ 4, y ≥ 7 
A)  x ≤ 4, y ≤ 7 
B)  x ≤ 4, y ≥ 7 
C)  x ≥ 4, y ≤ 7 
D)  x ≥ 4, y ≥ 7

Question 9

Which of the following statements on locating new U.S. manufacturing plants is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  A favorable labor climate is the most important factor for capital- intensive plants. 
B)  The shift in new industrial jobs to non- urban regions, which is experienced in the United States, is not taking place in Japan and Europe. 
C)  Locating near markets is less important when the finished goods are bulky or heavy and outbound transportation rates are high. 
D)  Labor climate is a function of wage rates, training requirements, attitudes toward work, worker productivity, and union strength. 
A)  A favorable labor climate is the most important factor for capital- intensive plants. 
B)  The shift in new industrial jobs to non- urban regions, which is experienced in the United States, is not taking place in Japan and Europe. 
C)  Locating near markets is less important when the finished goods are bulky or heavy and outbound transportation rates are high. 
D)  Labor climate is a function of wage rates, training requirements, attitudes toward work, worker productivity, and union strength.

Question 10

Table 10.1
A single facility is needed to meet the demands of four markets.
The locations and demands of these four markets are shown below.
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Market } & \text { Coordinates } & \text { Demand } \
\hline \text { A } & ( 8,6 ) & 10 \
\text { B } & ( 4,12 ) & 15 \
\text { C } & ( 3,2 ) & 10 \
\text { D } & ( 9,6 ) & 6 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Use the information from Table 10.1. 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 11

Which one is a possible disadvantage of product layouts?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Table 10.2
Durham Toy, Inc. has five distribution centers at the location coordinates
given as follows. The monthly demand at each center is also given.
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { DC } & \text { Coordinates } & \text { Demand } \
\hline \text { A } & ( 10,12 ) & 40 \
\text { B } & ( 25,30 ) & 25 \
\text { C } & ( 8,15 ) & 30 \
\text { D } & ( 11,20 ) & 10 \
\text { E } & ( 25,6 ) & 20 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Use the information in Table 10.2. What are the x- and y- coordinates for the center of gravity?

Accepted Answer

A)  x <14, y < 15 
B)  x ≥ 14, y < 15 
C)  x ≥ 14, y ≥ 15 
D)  x < 14, y ≥ 15 
A)  x <14, y < 15 
B)  x ≥ 14, y < 15 
C)  x ≥ 14, y ≥ 15 
D)  x < 14, y ≥ 15

Question 14

Explain the distinction between the use of heuristics, simulation, or optimization as analytical procedures to support location decisions.

Accepted Answer

Heuristics are solution guidelines, or r

Question 15

A trip matrix is a plan that allocates space and indicates placement of each department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A qualitative factor is one that can be evaluated in dollar terms, such as community attitudes or quality of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following definitions on layout is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absolute location refers to a factor that is so important that it absolutely must be satisfied. 
B)  Relative location is normally the crucial issue when travel time, materials handling costs, and communication effectiveness are important. 
C)  An economic activity center can be anything that consumes space: a person, a machine, a stairway, and so on. 
D)  Layout planning involves decisions about the physical arrangement of economic centers within a facility. 
A)  Absolute location refers to a factor that is so important that it absolutely must be satisfied. 
B)  Relative location is normally the crucial issue when travel time, materials handling costs, and communication effectiveness are important. 
C)  An economic activity center can be anything that consumes space: a person, a machine, a stairway, and so on. 
D)  Layout planning involves decisions about the physical arrangement of economic centers within a facility.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about performance criteria relative to layouts is NOT generally true?

Accepted Answer

A)  In most cases, only one of the possible performance criteria is emphasized. 
B)  A flexible layout allows a firm to adapt quickly to changing customer needs and preferences. 
C)  Capital investment can vary by layout, depending on floor space, equipment needs, and inventory levels. 
D)  Relative locations of centers should restrict large flows to short distances, if materials handling is stressed. 
A)  In most cases, only one of the possible performance criteria is emphasized. 
B)  A flexible layout allows a firm to adapt quickly to changing customer needs and preferences. 
C)  Capital investment can vary by layout, depending on floor space, equipment needs, and inventory levels. 
D)  Relative locations of centers should restrict large flows to short distances, if materials handling is stressed.

Question 19

What is a REL chart?

Accepted Answer

It is a chart that reflects th

Question 20

_______  is a strategy where several competing firms cluster in one location to attract more customers than the total who would shop at the same stores at scattered locations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______  is a strategy where several...

Briefly explain the series of steps typically followed in the process of selecting a new facility location from several possible sites.

Consider the following trip matrix for a layout problem having four departments: - 4 5 0 - 0 3 - 4 Assuming equal- sized departments and rectilinear distance, which of the following block plans is best?

When volumes are high, an advantage of product layouts over process layouts is that less unproductive time is lost to changeovers and materials handling.

A process layout is a layout in which workstations or departments are arranged in a linear path.

Which of the following statements on locating new U.S. manufacturing plants is best?

Which one is a possible disadvantage of product layouts?

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

Explain the distinction between the use of heuristics, simulation, or optimization as analytical procedures to support location decisions.

A trip matrix is a plan that allocates space and indicates placement of each department.

A qualitative factor is one that can be evaluated in dollar terms, such as community attitudes or quality of life.

Which of the following definitions on layout is NOT correct?

Which of the following statements about performance criteria relative to layouts is NOT generally true?

What is a REL chart?

_______ is a strategy where several competing firms cluster in one location to attract more customers than the total who would shop at the same stores at scattered locations.

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Exam 10: Location and Layout

Briefly explain the series of steps typically followed in the process of selecting a new facility location from several possible sites.

Consider the following trip matrix for a layout problem having four departments: - 4 5 0 - 0 3 - 4 Assuming equal- sized departments and rectilinear distance, which of the following block plans is best?

When volumes are high, an advantage of product layouts over process layouts is that less unproductive time is lost to changeovers and materials handling.

A process layout is a layout in which workstations or departments are arranged in a linear path.

Which of the following statements on locating new U.S. manufacturing plants is best?

Which one is a possible disadvantage of product layouts?

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

Explain the distinction between the use of heuristics, simulation, or optimization as analytical procedures to support location decisions.

A trip matrix is a plan that allocates space and indicates placement of each department.

A qualitative factor is one that can be evaluated in dollar terms, such as community attitudes or quality of life.

Which of the following definitions on layout is NOT correct?

Which of the following statements about performance criteria relative to layouts is NOT generally true?

What is a REL chart?

_______ is a strategy where several competing firms cluster in one location to attract more customers than the total who would shop at the same stores at scattered locations.

Creating Customer Value

Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Sustainability and Humanitarian Logistics

Process Configuration

Capacity

Waiting Lines

Inventory Management

Quality and Process Improvement

Lean Systems

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Operations Planning and Scheduling

Resource Planning

Filters