Question 1

When line balancing, one should never exceed the theoretical minimum number of work centers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following location characteristic does not relate to quality of life?

Accepted Answer

A)  Climate 
B)  Education 
C)  Recreation 
D)  Nearness to large city 
E)  Availability of money 
A)  Climate 
B)  Education 
C)  Recreation 
D)  Nearness to large city 
E)  Availability of money

Question 3

Facility-related decisions must be right the first time since they are difficult and sometimes impossible to change after they've been made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The primary objective in determining the relative locations of departments in a process-oriented layout is to locate departments that interact the most ______ to each other.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The primary objective in determining the relative...

Question 5

Match these items.
-Multi-factor rating

Accepted Answer

A)  Approach to process-oriented layout 
B)  Low utilization that results from the differences in processing times 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Helps to improve product-oriented layout 
E)  Compromise between product-oriented and process-oriented layout
F) Cycle time
G) Uses "closeness-desirability" ratings
H) Considers variety of factors with different levels of importance
I) Move customers to increase exposure
J) Comparing alternatives that have different fixed and variable costs 
A)  Approach to process-oriented layout 
B)  Low utilization that results from the differences in processing times 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Helps to improve product-oriented layout 
E)  Compromise between product-oriented and process-oriented layout
F) Cycle time
G) Uses "closeness-desirability" ratings
H) Considers variety of factors with different levels of importance
I) Move customers to increase exposure
J) Comparing alternatives that have different fixed and variable costs

Question 6

In service layouts

Accepted Answer

A)  The objective is to enhance the efficiency of customer movement. 
B)  That utilize a product-orientation, high volumes of customers can be served. 
C)  That are process-oriented, the goal is to maximize flow. 
D)  That utilize a product-orientation, queues of customers can develop at each functional department. 
A)  The objective is to enhance the efficiency of customer movement. 
B)  That utilize a product-orientation, high volumes of customers can be served. 
C)  That are process-oriented, the goal is to maximize flow. 
D)  That utilize a product-orientation, queues of customers can develop at each functional department.

Question 7

Match these items.
-"Cut and try" approach

Accepted Answer

A)  Approach to process-oriented layout 
B)  Low utilization that results from the differences in processing times 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Helps to improve product-oriented layout 
E)  Compromise between product-oriented and process-oriented layout
F) Cycle time
G) Uses "closeness-desirability" ratings
H) Considers variety of factors with different levels of importance
I) Move customers to increase exposure
J) Comparing alternatives that have different fixed and variable costs 
A)  Approach to process-oriented layout 
B)  Low utilization that results from the differences in processing times 
C)  Decision tree 
D)  Helps to improve product-oriented layout 
E)  Compromise between product-oriented and process-oriented layout
F) Cycle time
G) Uses "closeness-desirability" ratings
H) Considers variety of factors with different levels of importance
I) Move customers to increase exposure
J) Comparing alternatives that have different fixed and variable costs

Question 8

_____ and _____ are both affected by facility productivity through net income.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ and _____ are both affected by...

Question 9

GIS systems combine the technologies of

Accepted Answer

A)  Decision analysis and subjective criteria 
B)  Statistical analysis and data mining 
C)  Statistical analysis and geographic positioning systems. 
D)  Statistical databases and mapping 
A)  Decision analysis and subjective criteria 
B)  Statistical analysis and data mining 
C)  Statistical analysis and geographic positioning systems. 
D)  Statistical databases and mapping

When line balancing, one should never exceed the theoretical minimum number of work centers.

Which of the following location characteristic does not relate to quality of life?

Facility-related decisions must be right the first time since they are difficult and sometimes impossible to change after they've been made.

The primary objective in determining the relative locations of departments in a process-oriented layout is to locate departments that interact the most ______ to each other.

Match these items. -Multi-factor rating

In service layouts

Match these items. -"Cut and try" approach

_ and _ are both affected by facility productivity through net income.

GIS systems combine the technologies of

Introduction: Why Operations Management

Profitability: Business Success From Operations Success

Strategy and Value: Competing Through Operations

Processes: Turning Resources Into Capabilities

Cost: The Price of Value Creation

Quality: Meeting Customer Expectations

Quality Tools: From Process Performance to Process Perfection

Timeliness: Scheduling and Project Management

Supply Chain Management: Managing Business to Business Interactions

Demand Forecasting: Building the Foundation for Resource Planning

Inventory: Managing to Meet Demand

Logistics: Positioning Goods in the Supply Chain

Lean Systems: Eliminating Waste Through the Supply Chain

Capacity: Matching Productive Resources to Demand

Constraint Management: Simplifying Complex Systems

Workforce: Optimizing Human Capital Printed

Filters

Exam 16: Facilities: Making Location and Layout Decisions

When line balancing, one should never exceed the theoretical minimum number of work centers.

Which of the following location characteristic does not relate to quality of life?

Facility-related decisions must be right the first time since they are difficult and sometimes impossible to change after they've been made.

The primary objective in determining the relative locations of departments in a process-oriented layout is to locate departments that interact the most ______ to each other.

Match these items. -Multi-factor rating

In service layouts

Match these items. -"Cut and try" approach

_____ and _____ are both affected by facility productivity through net income.

GIS systems combine the technologies of

Introduction: Why Operations Management

Profitability: Business Success From Operations Success

Strategy and Value: Competing Through Operations

Processes: Turning Resources Into Capabilities

Cost: The Price of Value Creation

Quality: Meeting Customer Expectations

Quality Tools: From Process Performance to Process Perfection

Timeliness: Scheduling and Project Management

Supply Chain Management: Managing Business to Business Interactions

Demand Forecasting: Building the Foundation for Resource Planning

Inventory: Managing to Meet Demand

Logistics: Positioning Goods in the Supply Chain

Lean Systems: Eliminating Waste Through the Supply Chain

Capacity: Matching Productive Resources to Demand

Constraint Management: Simplifying Complex Systems

Workforce: Optimizing Human Capital Printed

Filters

_ and _ are both affected by facility productivity through net income.