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. If the plant is located at the center of gravity, what is the load- distance score, assuming Euclidean distance?

A) less than or equal to 1300 B) more than 1300 but less than or equal to 1400 C) more than 1400 but less than or equal to 1500 D) more than 1500 A) less than or equal to 1300 B) more than 1300 but less than or equal to 1400 C) more than 1400 but less than or equal to 1500 D) more than 1500

Table 10.17 The Pennsylvania Appliance company is installing an assembly line to produce vacuum cleaners, and you, as an operations manager, are responsible for balancing the line. The work elements to be performed are listed, along with their items and immediate predecessors. \[\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \begin{array} { c } \text { Work } \\ \text { Element } \end{array} & \text { Time (sec) } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Immediate } \\ \text { Predecessor(s) } \end{array} \\ \hline \text { A } & 60 & - - \\ \text { B } & 40 & \text { A } \\ \text { C } & 30 & \text { B } \\ \text { D } & 20 & \text { B } \\ \text { E } & 40 & \text { B } \\ \text { F } & 60 & \text { C } \\ \text { G } & 70 & \text { D } \\ \text { H } & 50 & \text { F, G } \\ \text { I } & 20 & \text { E } \\ \text { J } & 60 & \text { H, I } \\ \hline \end{array}\] -Use the information in Table 10.17. What is the theoretical minimum number of stations (TM) for the line? If you are using the longest work- element time rule, how many workstations do you need?

A) TM = 3; solution = 3 stations B) TM = 3; solution = 4 stations C) TM = 4; solution = 4 stations D) TM = 4; solution = 5 stations A) TM = 3; solution = 3 stations B) TM = 3; solution = 4 stations C) TM = 4; solution = 4 stations D) TM = 4; solution = 5 stations

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 \[\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } \hline \begin{array} { l } \text { Work } \\ \text { Elements } \end{array} & \text { Time (sec) } & \text { Station } & \begin{array} { l } \text { Work } \\ \text { Elements } \\ \text { Assigned } \end{array} \\ \hline \text { A } & 45 & 1 & \text { A, B, C } \\ \text { B } & 30 & 2 & \text { D, E } \\ \text { C } & 15 & 3 & \text { F, H } \\ \text { D } & 30 & 4 & \text { G, I } \\ \text { E } & 50 & 5 & \text { J } \\ \text { F } & 40 & & \\ \text { G } & 30 & & \\ \text { H } & 30 & & \\ \text { I } & 60 & & \\ \text { J } & 80 & & \\ \hline \end{array}\] If the cycle time of the line is 90 seconds, what is the efficiency of the assembly line?

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%

Table 10.6 Nuts-and-Bolts Inc. wishes to find the best location for a plant that will satisfy customer demand in the following five areas. \[\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Area } & \text { Coordinates } & \text { Demand } \\ \hline \text { A } & ( 7,3 ) & 30 \\ \text { B } & ( 7,7 ) & 40 \\ \text { C } & ( 1,10 ) & 45 \\ \text { D } & ( 2,6 ) & 15 \\ \text { E } & ( 4,5 ) & 25 \\ \hline \end{array}\] -Use the information in Table 10.6. If the plant is located at the coordinates (6, 5), what is the total load- distance score, assuming Euclidean distance?

A) less than 400 B) 400- 550 C) 551- 700 D) more than 700 A) less than 400 B) 400- 550 C) 551- 700 D) more than 700

Table 10.16 Balance the following lines for an output rate of 5 pieces per hour, using the longest work-element time rule. The times are in minutes (not seconds). \[\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \begin{array} { c } \text { Work } \\ \text { Element } \end{array} & \text { Time (min) } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Immediate } \\ \text { Predecessor(s) } \end{array} \\ \hline \text { A } & 7 & - - \\ \text { B } & 5 & - \cdot \\ \text { C } & 3 & - \cdot \\ \text { D } & 4 & - \\ \text { E } & 2 & \text { A, B } \\ \text { F } & 5 & \text { C } \\ \text { G } & 6 & \text { D } \\ \text { H } & 7 & \text { E, F } \\ \text { I } & 11 & \text { F, G } \\ \text { J } & 4 & \text { H, I } \\ \hline \end{array}\] -Use the information from Table 10.16. At what station is task F performed?

A) Station 1 B) Station 2 C) Station 3 D) Station 4 A) Station 1 B) Station 2 C) Station 3 D) Station 4

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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. DC Coordinates Demand A (10,12) 40 B (25,30) 25 C (8,15) 30 D (11,20) 10 E (25,6) 20 -Use the information in Table 10.2. If the plant is located at the center of gravity, what is the load- distance score, assuming Euclidean distance?

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Question 141

When volumes are high, an advantage of flexible- flow layouts over line- flow layouts is faster processing rates.

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Question 142

Fun Vehicles, Inc. makes "beach buggies" on an assembly line. The total productive time to make one buggy is 300 seconds. The current line has a 90- second cycle time and consists of four workstations. The balance delay of this line must be

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Question 143

Table 10.17 The Pennsylvania Appliance company is installing an assembly line to produce vacuum cleaners, and you, as an operations manager, are responsible for balancing the line. The work elements to be performed are listed, along with their items and immediate predecessors. Work Element Time (sec) Immediate Predecessor(s) A 60 -- B 40 A C 30 B D 20 B E 40 B F 60 C G 70 D H 50 F, G I 20 E J 60 H, I -Use the information in Table 10.17. What is the theoretical minimum number of stations (TM) for the line? If you are using the longest work- element time rule, how many workstations do you need?

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Question 144

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 Work Elements Time (sec) Station Work Elements Assigned A 45 1 A, B, C B 30 2 D, E C 15 3 F, H D 30 4 G, I E 50 5 J F 40 G 30 H 30 I 60 J 80 If the cycle time of the line is 90 seconds, what is the efficiency of the assembly line?

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Question 145

Table 10.10 A firm of four departments has the following trip matrix and current block plan of all departments: $Table 10.10 A firm of four departments has the following trip matrix and current block plan of all departments: -Use the information in Table 10.10. An analyst recommends the following new block plan. \begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline A & B \\ \hline D & C \\ \hline \end{array} What is the load- distance score for the new layout?$ $Table 10.10 A firm of four departments has the following trip matrix and current block plan of all departments: -Use the information in Table 10.10. An analyst recommends the following new block plan. \begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline A & B \\ \hline D & C \\ \hline \end{array} What is the load- distance score for the new layout?$ -Use the information in Table 10.10. An analyst recommends the following new block plan. A B D C What is the load- distance score for the new layout?

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Question 146

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

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Question 147

In the fixed- position layout, the product is fixed in place, and the workers, tools, and equipment come to the product.

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Question 148

Table 10.6 Nuts-and-Bolts Inc. wishes to find the best location for a plant that will satisfy customer demand in the following five areas. Area Coordinates Demand A (7,3) 30 B (7,7) 40 C (1,10) 45 D (2,6) 15 E (4,5) 25 -Use the information in Table 10.6. If the plant is located at the coordinates (6, 5), what is the total load- distance score, assuming Euclidean distance?

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Question 149

The transportation method is a quantitative approach that can help solve multiple- facility location problems.

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Question 150

What is the meaning of the term center of gravity?

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Locating work centres in a facility primarily depends on the absolute location within the facility; the location of work centre relative to other work centres is not a key consideration.

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Question 152

Critical mass refers to several competing firms clustering in one location to attract customers.

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Question 153

Table 10.7 Sagebrush Company has four warehouses (A, B, C, and D) that require monthly shipments of 250, 200, 300, and 200 units per month, respectively. Its three plants (1, 2, and 3) have monthly capacities of 300, 400, and 250, respectively. Shipping costs (in $) follow. A blank transportation method tableau is provided below. Warehouse Plant A B C D 1 17 16 16 16 2 15 18 16 17 3 18 15 18 16 $Table 10.7 Sagebrush Company has four warehouses (A, B, C, and D) that require monthly shipments of 250, 200, 300, and 200 units per month, respectively. Its three plants (1, 2, and 3) have monthly capacities of 300, 400, and 250, respectively. Shipping costs (in $) follow. A blank transportation method tableau is provided below. \begin{array}{l} \text { Warehouse }\\ \begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Plant } & \text { A } & \text { B } & \text { C } & \text { D } \\ \hline 1 & 17 & 16 & 16 & 16 \\ 2 & 15 & 18 & 16 & 17 \\ 3 & 18 & 15 & 18 & 16 \\ \hline \end{array} \end{array} -Use the information in Table 10.7. What can be said about a plan that ships 200 units from 1 to A, 100 units from 1 to B, 100 units from 2 to B, 300 units from 2 to C, and 250 units from 3 to D?$ -Use the information in Table 10.7. What can be said about a plan that ships 200 units from 1 to A, 100 units from 1 to B, 100 units from 2 to B, 300 units from 2 to C, and 250 units from 3 to D?

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Question 154

A(n) _______ factor is one that cannot be evaluated in dollar terms, such as community attitudes or quality of life.

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Question 155

Identify and briefly describe the three basic types of layout.

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Question 156

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 Criterion W eight A B C D Wages 40 4 5 3 7 State Govt. P olicies 30 8 5 7 5 Unionism 20 3 4 3 2 Weather 10 7 3 6 4 Based on weighted scores, where should the company locate its new facilities?

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Question 157

Table 10.16 Balance the following lines for an output rate of 5 pieces per hour, using the longest work-element time rule. The times are in minutes (not seconds). Work Element Time (min) Immediate Predecessor(s) A 7 -- B 5 -\cdot C 3 -\cdot D 4 - E 2 A, B F 5 C G 6 D H 7 E, F I 11 F, G J 4 H, I -Use the information from Table 10.16. At what station is task F performed?

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One of the advantages of building a new plant or moving to a new retail or office space is that the firm does not have to rely on production from a single plant.

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Immediate predecessors are the smallest units of work that can be performed independently.

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When volumes are high, an advantage of flexible- flow layouts over line- flow layouts is faster processing rates.

Fun Vehicles, Inc. makes "beach buggies" on an assembly line. The total productive time to make one buggy is 300 seconds. The current line has a 90- second cycle time and consists of four workstations. The balance delay of this line must be

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

In the fixed- position layout, the product is fixed in place, and the workers, tools, and equipment come to the product.

The transportation method is a quantitative approach that can help solve multiple- facility location problems.

What is the meaning of the term center of gravity?

Locating work centres in a facility primarily depends on the absolute location within the facility; the location of work centre relative to other work centres is not a key consideration.

Critical mass refers to several competing firms clustering in one location to attract customers.

A(n) _______ factor is one that cannot be evaluated in dollar terms, such as community attitudes or quality of life.

Identify and briefly describe the three basic types of layout.

One of the advantages of building a new plant or moving to a new retail or office space is that the firm does not have to rely on production from a single plant.

Immediate predecessors are the smallest units of work that can be performed independently.

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Exam 10: Location and Layout

When volumes are high, an advantage of flexible- flow layouts over line- flow layouts is faster processing rates.

Fun Vehicles, Inc. makes "beach buggies" on an assembly line. The total productive time to make one buggy is 300 seconds. The current line has a 90- second cycle time and consists of four workstations. The balance delay of this line must be

Table 10.10 A firm of four departments has the following trip matrix and current block plan of all departments: -Use the information in Table 10.10. An analyst recommends the following new block plan. A B D C What is the load- distance score for the new layout?

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

In the fixed- position layout, the product is fixed in place, and the workers, tools, and equipment come to the product.

The transportation method is a quantitative approach that can help solve multiple- facility location problems.

What is the meaning of the term center of gravity?

Locating work centres in a facility primarily depends on the absolute location within the facility; the location of work centre relative to other work centres is not a key consideration.

Critical mass refers to several competing firms clustering in one location to attract customers.

A(n) _______ factor is one that cannot be evaluated in dollar terms, such as community attitudes or quality of life.

Identify and briefly describe the three basic types of layout.

One of the advantages of building a new plant or moving to a new retail or office space is that the firm does not have to rely on production from a single plant.

Immediate predecessors are the smallest units of work that can be performed independently.

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

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