Question 1

Retail layout design should seek to _________?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maximize sales per square foot of floor space 
B)  Minimize sales per square foot of floor space 
C)  Both maximize and minimize sales per square foot of floor space 
D)  Sales per square foot of floor space is not a relevant metric for retail layout design 
A)  Maximize sales per square foot of floor space 
B)  Minimize sales per square foot of floor space 
C)  Both maximize and minimize sales per square foot of floor space 
D)  Sales per square foot of floor space is not a relevant metric for retail layout design A

Question 2

A machine shop layout is what type of layout design?

Accepted Answer

A)  Product-focused 
B)  Production-focused 
C)  Process-focused 
D)  Project-focused 
A)  Product-focused 
B)  Production-focused 
C)  Process-focused 
D)  Project-focused C

Question 3

Automation and standardized procedures are often used to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase process variability 
B)  Decrease process variability 
C)  Both increase and decrease process variability 
D)  Neither increase nor decrease process variability 
A)  Increase process variability 
B)  Decrease process variability 
C)  Both increase and decrease process variability 
D)  Neither increase nor decrease process variability B

Question 4

In a product-focused layout, each unit of product generally follows the same sequence of processing steps.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Wait time in a process-focused layout is likely to be ______ when compared to a product-focused layout?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shorter 
B)  Longer 
C)  About the same 
D)  Wait times cannot be compared between the two layouts 
A)  Shorter 
B)  Longer 
C)  About the same 
D)  Wait times cannot be compared between the two layouts

Question 6

CAD, in the context of manufacturing flexibility, refers to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Computer aided drafting 
B)  Computer aided design 
C)  Computer aided division 
D)  Computer aided detailing 
A)  Computer aided drafting 
B)  Computer aided design 
C)  Computer aided division 
D)  Computer aided detailing

Question 7

A __________ arrow represents the flow of material in a material flow map.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ arrow represents the flow of...

Question 8

Product-focused process layouts can lead to all of the following effects except?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased worker injuries 
B)  Worker turnover 
C)  Worker boredom 
D)  Lower worker job satisfaction 
A)  Decreased worker injuries 
B)  Worker turnover 
C)  Worker boredom 
D)  Lower worker job satisfaction

Question 9

Describe the mass customization practice of postponement. Give at least one example of postponement in practice.

Accepted Answer

A successful answer will clearly define

Question 10

Assume that an assembly line has three tasks that must be completed (in order, A, B, and C). The tasks have processing times of 9, 9, and 11 minutes per unit, respectively. If the assembly operates for 400 minutes per day with a desired output of 70 units per day, what is minimum number of workstations?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  8 
D)  Cannot be determined from the information given 
A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  8 
D)  Cannot be determined from the information given

Question 11

A layout in which the manufactured unit remains stationary is referred to as a?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stationary layout 
B)  Rigid layout 
C)  Project layout 
D)  Movable layout 
A)  Stationary layout 
B)  Rigid layout 
C)  Project layout 
D)  Movable layout

Question 12

In a material flow map, a diamond represents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delay/storage 
B)  Decision 
C)  Process operation 
D)  Start/end of process 
A)  Delay/storage 
B)  Decision 
C)  Process operation 
D)  Start/end of process

Question 13

Describe how constraints negatively impact an organization.

Accepted Answer

A successful answer will descr

Question 14

Cellular layouts are used for parts that are similar or in the same __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cellular layouts are used for parts that...

Question 15

The first step in DBR production scheduling is to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify the constrained resource(s) or bottleneck(s) in the system 
B)  Synchronize the release of work 
C)  Use inventory buffers at the critical bottlenecks 
D)  Forecast the demand 
A)  Identify the constrained resource(s) or bottleneck(s) in the system 
B)  Synchronize the release of work 
C)  Use inventory buffers at the critical bottlenecks 
D)  Forecast the demand

Question 16

Restaurants might use _______ to allow customers to view portions of the kitchen while placing their order.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Restaurants might use _______ to allow customers...

Question 17

Having __________ manufacturing flexibility is desirable.

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased 
B)  Decreased 
C)  Both increased and decreased 
D)  Neither increased nor decreased 
A)  Increased 
B)  Decreased 
C)  Both increased and decreased 
D)  Neither increased nor decreased

Question 18

Assume that an assembly line has three tasks that must be completed (in order, A, B, and C). The tasks have processing times of 9, 9, and 11 minutes per unit, respectively. If the assembly operates for 400 minutes per day with a desired output of 70 units per day, what is the efficiency of the assembly line?

Accepted Answer

A)  84% 
B)  64% 
C)  94% 
D)  Cannot be determined from the information given 
A)  84% 
B)  64% 
C)  94% 
D)  Cannot be determined from the information given

Question 19

Sketch a basic material flow map for the sandwich ordering and preparation process at a custom sandwich shop (e.g., Subway). Be sure to include enough detail to clearly describe the flow of material.

Accepted Answer

A successful answer should suf

Question 20

DBR stands for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drum, Buffer, Regular 
B)  Drum, Barrel, Rope 
C)  Drum, Buffer, Rope 
D)  Drum, Barrel, Roller 
A)  Drum, Buffer, Regular 
B)  Drum, Barrel, Rope 
C)  Drum, Buffer, Rope 
D)  Drum, Barrel, Roller

Retail layout design should seek to _________?

A machine shop layout is what type of layout design?

Automation and standardized procedures are often used to?

In a product-focused layout, each unit of product generally follows the same sequence of processing steps.

Wait time in a process-focused layout is likely to be ______ when compared to a product-focused layout?

CAD, in the context of manufacturing flexibility, refers to?

A __________ arrow represents the flow of material in a material flow map.

Product-focused process layouts can lead to all of the following effects except?

Describe the mass customization practice of postponement. Give at least one example of postponement in practice.

A layout in which the manufactured unit remains stationary is referred to as a?

In a material flow map, a diamond represents?

Describe how constraints negatively impact an organization.

Cellular layouts are used for parts that are similar or in the same __________.

The first step in DBR production scheduling is to?

Restaurants might use _______ to allow customers to view portions of the kitchen while placing their order.

Having __________ manufacturing flexibility is desirable.

Sketch a basic material flow map for the sandwich ordering and preparation process at a custom sandwich shop (e.g., Subway). Be sure to include enough detail to clearly describe the flow of material.

DBR stands for?

Operations Management, Processes, and Supply Chain Management

Corporate Strategy, Performance, and Sustainability

Product Design and Development

Process Design and Capacity Management

Customer Relationships and Customer Service

Demand Management, Forecasting, and Aggregate Planning

Independent Demand Inventory Management

Supplement: Job Scheduling and Vehicle Routing

Lean Systems

Managing Customer and Work Flows

Managing Information Flowsmrp and Erp

Managing Projects

Six Sigma Quality Management

Supplement: Statistical Quality Control

Global Supply Management

Location, Logistics, and Product Returns

Integrating Processes Along the Supply Chain

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Exam 8: Material Flow Analysis and Facility Layouts

Retail layout design should seek to _________?

A machine shop layout is what type of layout design?

Automation and standardized procedures are often used to?

In a product-focused layout, each unit of product generally follows the same sequence of processing steps.

Wait time in a process-focused layout is likely to be ______ when compared to a product-focused layout?

CAD, in the context of manufacturing flexibility, refers to?

A __________ arrow represents the flow of material in a material flow map.

Product-focused process layouts can lead to all of the following effects except?

Describe the mass customization practice of postponement. Give at least one example of postponement in practice.

A layout in which the manufactured unit remains stationary is referred to as a?

In a material flow map, a diamond represents?

Describe how constraints negatively impact an organization.

Cellular layouts are used for parts that are similar or in the same __________.

The first step in DBR production scheduling is to?

Restaurants might use _______ to allow customers to view portions of the kitchen while placing their order.

Having __________ manufacturing flexibility is desirable.

Sketch a basic material flow map for the sandwich ordering and preparation process at a custom sandwich shop (e.g., Subway). Be sure to include enough detail to clearly describe the flow of material.

DBR stands for?

Operations Management, Processes, and Supply Chain Management

Corporate Strategy, Performance, and Sustainability

Product Design and Development

Process Design and Capacity Management

Customer Relationships and Customer Service

Demand Management, Forecasting, and Aggregate Planning

Independent Demand Inventory Management

Supplement: Job Scheduling and Vehicle Routing

Lean Systems

Managing Customer and Work Flows

Managing Information Flowsmrp and Erp

Managing Projects

Six Sigma Quality Management

Supplement: Statistical Quality Control

Global Supply Management

Location, Logistics, and Product Returns

Integrating Processes Along the Supply Chain

Filters