Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the requirements of cellular production?

Accepted Answer

A)  test (poka-yoke) at each station in the cell 
B)  adequate volume for high equipment utilization 
C)  a high level of training, flexibility, and empowerment of employees 
D)  being self-contained, with its own equipment and resources 
E)  identification of families of products, often through the use of group technology codes 
A)  test (poka-yoke) at each station in the cell 
B)  adequate volume for high equipment utilization 
C)  a high level of training, flexibility, and empowerment of employees 
D)  being self-contained, with its own equipment and resources 
E)  identification of families of products, often through the use of group technology codes

Question 2

One of the major advantages of process-oriented layouts is

Accepted Answer

A)  high equipment utilization 
B)  large work-in-process inventories 
C)  flexibility in equipment and labor assignment 
D)  smooth and continuous flow of work 
E)  none of the above 
A)  high equipment utilization 
B)  large work-in-process inventories 
C)  flexibility in equipment and labor assignment 
D)  smooth and continuous flow of work 
E)  none of the above

Question 3

An assembly line is assigned as follows. Station A- task A, B, and C. Station B- task D. Station C- task E and F. The task times are 7, 3, 2, 9, 4, and 5 minutes respective to A, B, C, D, E, and F. (Assume that there is no precedence relationships between the tasks, ie they can be accomplished in any order)
A. Calculate the efficiency.
B. What would the assignment of tasks to stations be using shortest processing time (assuming the current maximum station time remains the cycle time)?

Accepted Answer

Efficiency= Sum of task time / (# Statio

Question 4

A(n) __________ addresses flow, allocates space, and responds to customer behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________ addresses flow, allocates space, and...

Question 5

The typical goal used when developing a process-oriented layout strategy is to

Accepted Answer

A)  minimize the distance between adjacent departments 
B)  minimize the material handling costs 
C)  maximize the number of different tasks which can be performed by an individual machine 
D)  minimize the level of operator skill necessary 
E)  maximize job specialization 
A)  minimize the distance between adjacent departments 
B)  minimize the material handling costs 
C)  maximize the number of different tasks which can be performed by an individual machine 
D)  minimize the level of operator skill necessary 
E)  maximize job specialization

Question 6

A production line is to be designed for a product whose completion requires 21 minutes of work. The factory works 400 minutes per day. Can an assembly line with five workstations make 100 units per day?

Accepted Answer

A)  yes, with exactly 100 minutes to spare 
B)  no, but four workstations would be sufficient 
C)  no, it will fall short even with a perfectly balanced line 
D)  yes, but the line's efficiency is very low 
E)  cannot be determined from the information given 
A)  yes, with exactly 100 minutes to spare 
B)  no, but four workstations would be sufficient 
C)  no, it will fall short even with a perfectly balanced line 
D)  yes, but the line's efficiency is very low 
E)  cannot be determined from the information given

Question 7

The most common tactic to arrange departments in a process-oriented layout is to minimize material handling costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which type of layout is specifically designed to encourage employees to interact?

Accepted Answer

A)  warehouse 
B)  job shop 
C)  open office 
D)  retail 
E)  repetitive/continuous 
A)  warehouse 
B)  job shop 
C)  open office 
D)  retail 
E)  repetitive/continuous

Question 9

A big advantage of a process-oriented layout is

Accepted Answer

A)  its flexibility in equipment and labor assignments 
B)  its low cost 
C)  the simplified scheduling problem presented by this layout strategy 
D)  the ability to employ low-skilled labor 
E)  its high equipment utilization 
A)  its flexibility in equipment and labor assignments 
B)  its low cost 
C)  the simplified scheduling problem presented by this layout strategy 
D)  the ability to employ low-skilled labor 
E)  its high equipment utilization

Question 10

Identify McDonald's "seven major innovations.

Accepted Answer

The seven major innovations ar

Question 11

Explain what the purpose of assembly line balancing is. Describe briefly how it is done. Explain how assembly line balancing supports the needs of product layout.

Accepted Answer

Assembly line balancing attempts to put

Question 12

Cross-docking is

Accepted Answer

A)  seldomly placing an item in storage, it is sent straight from incoming to outbound 
B)  using docks for either incoming or outbound shipments 
C)  using a single dock to unload and then load the same truck 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  seldomly placing an item in storage, it is sent straight from incoming to outbound 
B)  using docks for either incoming or outbound shipments 
C)  using a single dock to unload and then load the same truck 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

A work cell is required to make 140 computerized diagnostic assemblies (for installation into hybrid automobiles) each day. The cell currently works an eight hour shift, of which seven hours is available for productive work. These assemblies require five operations. Standard times for these operations are: Operation A, 3.0 minutes, B, 1.8 minutes, C, 2.4 minutes, D, 2.5 minutes, and E, 1.4 minutes. What is takt time for this cell?
 How many workers will be needed to achieve this schedule?
 Use the grid below to construct a work balance chart for this cell.

Accepted Answer

Takt time = 420 / 140 = 3 minutes/unit.

Question 14

Briefly explain what "slotting" is. Why is slotting considered a "controversial" practice?
 What ethical issues might arise with regard to slotting?

Accepted Answer

Slotting is the practice of manufacturer

Question 15

A process-oriented layout is the traditional way to support a product differentiation strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

__________ are fees manufacturers pay to get their products displayed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are fees manufacturers pay to get...

Question 17

Four hundred and eighty minutes of production time are available per day. Scheduled production is 120 units per day. What is the required cycle time?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 minutes 
B)  5 minutes 
C)  6 minutes 
D)  7 minutes 
E)  8 minutes 
A)  4 minutes 
B)  5 minutes 
C)  6 minutes 
D)  7 minutes 
E)  8 minutes

Question 18

A manufacturing work cell has a takt time of 7 minutes and is staffed by 10 workers. If the work cell delivers 68 units each day find
A. The total operation time
B. The amount of time worked during the day for all 10 workers combined
C. If the plant is open for only 8 hours per day, can the staff meet demand?

Accepted Answer

Total operation time = Workers required

Question 19

A good layout requires determining

Accepted Answer

A)  material handling requirements 
B)  capacity and space requirements 
C)  environment and aesthetics 
D)  cost of moving between various work areas 
E)  all of the above 
A)  material handling requirements 
B)  capacity and space requirements 
C)  environment and aesthetics 
D)  cost of moving between various work areas 
E)  all of the above

Question 20

The concept of customizing in a warehouse layout

Accepted Answer

A)  is possible, but causes serious loss of oversight of the quality function 
B)  cannot be considered seriously in today's high efficiency factories 
C)  is theoretically sound, but several years away in practice 
D)  is a new trend in value-added activities in warehouses 
E)  none of the above 
A)  is possible, but causes serious loss of oversight of the quality function 
B)  cannot be considered seriously in today's high efficiency factories 
C)  is theoretically sound, but several years away in practice 
D)  is a new trend in value-added activities in warehouses 
E)  none of the above

Exam 11: Layout Strategies

Which of the following is not one of the requirements of cellular production?

One of the major advantages of process-oriented layouts is

A(n) __________ addresses flow, allocates space, and responds to customer behavior.

The typical goal used when developing a process-oriented layout strategy is to

A production line is to be designed for a product whose completion requires 21 minutes of work. The factory works 400 minutes per day. Can an assembly line with five workstations make 100 units per day?

The most common tactic to arrange departments in a process-oriented layout is to minimize material handling costs.

Which type of layout is specifically designed to encourage employees to interact?

A big advantage of a process-oriented layout is

Identify McDonald's "seven major innovations.

Explain what the purpose of assembly line balancing is. Describe briefly how it is done. Explain how assembly line balancing supports the needs of product layout.

Cross-docking is

Briefly explain what "slotting" is. Why is slotting considered a "controversial" practice? What ethical issues might arise with regard to slotting?

A process-oriented layout is the traditional way to support a product differentiation strategy.

__________ are fees manufacturers pay to get their products displayed.

Four hundred and eighty minutes of production time are available per day. Scheduled production is 120 units per day. What is the required cycle time?

A good layout requires determining

The concept of customizing in a warehouse layout

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