A company needs to locate three departments (X, Y, and Z) in the three areas (I, II, and III) of a new facility. They want to minimize interdepartmental transportation costs, which are expected to be $.50 per load per meter moved. An analyst has prepared the following distances and flow matrices: $\begin{array}{l} \text { Distances (meters) } \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad \text { Flows (loads per week }\\ \begin{array}{rlll} \text { From/To } & \text { I } & \text { II } & \text { III } \\ \hline \text { I } & - & 10 & 20 \\ \text { II } & & - & 10 \\ \text { III } & & & - \end{array}\quad\quad \begin{array}{rlll} \text { From/To } & \mathrm{X} & \mathrm{Y} & \mathrm{Z} \\ \hline \mathrm{X} & - & 60 & 90 \\ \mathrm{Y} & 40 & - & 160 \\ \mathrm{Z} & 110 & 140 & - \end{array} \end{array}$ What is the total flow (loads per week) between department Y and department Z?

A) 140 B) 160 C) 200 D) 250 E) 300 A) 140 B) 160 C) 200 D) 250 E) 300

QRS Corp. is designing a product layout for a new product. They plan to use this production line 10 hours a day in order to meet forecasted demand of 900 units per day. The following table describes the tasks necessary to produce this product: \[\begin{array} { l l l } \text { Task } & \text { Time (secs) } & \text { Immediate Predecessor } \\ \hline \text { a } & 34 & \text { none } \\ \text { b } & 20 & \text { a } \\ \text { c } & 10 & \text { b } \\ \text { d } & 16 & \text { b } \\ \text { e } & 10 & \text { c } \\ \text { f } & 24 & \text { d, e } \\ \text { g } & 38 & \text { f } \end{array}\] For output to equal forecasted demand, what will be the efficiency of the production line that uses the least number of workstations?

A) 81 percent B) 90 percent C) 95 percent D) 85 percent E) 100 percent A) 81 percent B) 90 percent C) 95 percent D) 85 percent E) 100 percent

A company needs to locate three departments (X, Y, and Z) in the three areas (I, II, and III) of a new facility. They want to minimize interdepartmental transportation costs, which are expected to be $.50 per load per meter moved. An analyst has prepared the following distances and flow matrices: $\begin{array}{l} \text { Distances (meters) } \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad \text { Flows (loads per week }\\ \begin{array}{rlll} \text { From/To } & \text { I } & \text { II } & \text { III } \\ \hline \text { I } & - & 10 & 20 \\ \text { II } & & - & 10 \\ \text { III } & & & - \end{array}\quad\quad \begin{array}{rlll} \text { From/To } & \mathrm{X} & \mathrm{Y} & \mathrm{Z} \\ \hline \mathrm{X} & - & 60 & 90 \\ \mathrm{Y} & 40 & - & 160 \\ \mathrm{Z} & 110 & 140 & - \end{array} \end{array}$ If departments X, Y, and Z were to be located in areas I, II, and III, respectively, what would be the total distance (in meters) loads would be moved each week?

A) 4,000 B) 4,500 C) 7,000 D) 8,000 E) 9,000 A) 4,000 B) 4,500 C) 7,000 D) 8,000 E) 9,000

A company needs to locate three departments (X, Y, and Z) in the three areas (I, II, and III) of a new facility. They want to minimize interdepartmental transportation costs, which are expected to be $.50 per load meter moved. An analyst has prepared the following flow and distance matrices: $\begin{array}{l} \text { Distances (meters) } \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad \text { Flows (loads per week }\\ \begin{array}{rlll} \text { From/To } & \text { I } & \text { II } & \text { III } \\ \hline \text { I } & - & 10 & 20 \\ \text { II } & & - & 10 \\ \text { III } & & & - \end{array}\quad\quad \begin{array}{rlll} \text { From/To } & \mathrm{X} & \mathrm{Y} & \mathrm{Z} \\ \hline \mathrm{X} & - & 0 & 80 \\ \mathrm{Y} & 30 & - & 150 \\ \mathrm{Z} & 100 & 130 & - \end{array} \end{array}$ What is the layout that will minimize the total distance loads will be moved each week?

A) X in 1; Y in 2; Z in 3 B) X in 1; Z in 2; Y in 3 C) Y in 1; X in 2; Z in 3 D) Z in 1; X in 2; Y in 3 E) Z in 1; Y in 2; X in 3 A) X in 1; Y in 2; Z in 3 B) X in 1; Z in 2; Y in 3 C) Y in 1; X in 2; Z in 3 D) Z in 1; X in 2; Y in 3 E) Z in 1; Y in 2; X in 3

QRS Corp. is designing a product layout for a new product. They plan to use this production line 10 hours a day in order to meet forecasted demand of 900 units per day. The following table describes the tasks necessary to produce this product: \[\begin{array} { l l l } \text { Task } & \text { Time (secs) } & \text { Immediate Predecessor } \\ \hline \text { a } & 34 & \text { none } \\ \text { b } & 20 & \text { a } \\ \text { c } & 10 & \text { b } \\ \text { d } & 16 & \text { b } \\ \text { e } & 10 & \text { c } \\ \text { f } & 24 & \text { d, e } \\ \text { g } & 38 & \text { f } \end{array}\] Without considering forecasted demand, what is the minimum possible cycle time for this production line?

A) 10 seconds B) 20 seconds C) 34 seconds D) 38 seconds E) 152 seconds A) 10 seconds B) 20 seconds C) 34 seconds D) 38 seconds E) 152 seconds

Exam 6: Process Selection and Facility Layout

The advantages of automation include: (I) reduced output variability. (II) reduced variable costs. (III) machines don't strike or file grievances. (IV) machines are always less expensive than human labor.

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An advantage of a U-shaped production line is that it facilitates teamwork and flexibility in work assignments.

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In general, job-shop systems have a lower unit cost than continuous systems do because continuous systems use costly specialized equipment.

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When new products or services are being planned, process selection occurs as a matter of course. Process selection also comes into play as a result of: (I) technological changes. (II) competitive pressures. (III) fundamental changes in demand patterns.

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A group of machines including supervisory computer control, automatic material handling, and possibly robots is called:

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Question 25

A company needs to locate three departments (X, Y, and Z) in the three areas (I, II, and III) of a new facility. They want to minimize interdepartmental transportation costs, which are expected to be $.50 per load per meter moved. An analyst has prepared the following distances and flow matrices: Distances (meters) Flows (loads per week From/To I II III I - 10 20 II - 10 III - From/To - 60 90 40 - 160 110 140 - What is the total flow (loads per week) between department Y and department Z?

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In an environment in which demand is both substantial and stable, __________ technology tends to be the best choice.

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QRS Corp. is designing a product layout for a new product. They plan to use this production line 10 hours a day in order to meet forecasted demand of 900 units per day. The following table describes the tasks necessary to produce this product: Task Time (secs) Immediate Predecessor a 34 none b 20 a c 10 b d 16 b e 10 c f 24 d, e g 38 f For output to equal forecasted demand, what will be the efficiency of the production line that uses the least number of workstations?

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Question 28

The minimum possible cycle time in a product layout is determined by the:

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Question 29

Job shops tend to be while continuous processes tend to be .

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Question 30

A company needs to locate three departments (X, Y, and Z) in the three areas (I, II, and III) of a new facility. They want to minimize interdepartmental transportation costs, which are expected to be $.50 per load per meter moved. An analyst has prepared the following distances and flow matrices: Distances (meters) Flows (loads per week From/To I II III I - 10 20 II - 10 III - From/To - 60 90 40 - 160 110 140 - If departments X, Y, and Z were to be located in areas I, II, and III, respectively, what would be the total distance (in meters) loads would be moved each week?

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Question 31

A production line is to be designed for a job with three tasks. The task times are .4 minutes, 1.2 minutes, and .5 minutes. The maximum cycle time in minutes is:

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Question 32

An operations strategy for process selection should recognize that:

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Question 33

In the use of closeness ratings for process layouts, the code U means the closeness between two departments is:

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Question 34

A company needs to locate three departments (X, Y, and Z) in the three areas (I, II, and III) of a new facility. They want to minimize interdepartmental transportation costs, which are expected to be $.50 per load meter moved. An analyst has prepared the following flow and distance matrices: Distances (meters) Flows (loads per week From/To I II III I - 10 20 II - 10 III - From/To - 0 80 30 - 150 100 130 - What is the layout that will minimize the total distance loads will be moved each week?

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Question 35

Given the following process layout data for locating six departments in the six areas shown: Department I II III IV V VI I \mid - I U X E A II \mid - O E I O III \mid - A E X IV \mid - I U V \mid - O VI \mid - FACILITY 1 2 3 4 5 6 What process layout(s) satisfy(ies) these closeness ratings?

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Question 36

Computer-integrated manufacturing integrates ______________ with manufacturing.

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QRS Corp. is designing a product layout for a new product. They plan to use this production line 10 hours a day in order to meet forecasted demand of 900 units per day. The following table describes the tasks necessary to produce this product: Task Time (secs) Immediate Predecessor a 34 none b 20 a c 10 b d 16 b e 10 c f 24 d, e g 38 f Without considering forecasted demand, what is the minimum possible cycle time for this production line?

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Question 38

Product profiling links key product or service requirements to:

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Question 39

Computer-aided manufacturing refers to the use of computers in:

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Question 40

The advantages of automation include: (I) reduced output variability. (II) reduced variable costs. (III) machines don't strike or file grievances. (IV) machines are always less expensive than human labor.

An advantage of a U-shaped production line is that it facilitates teamwork and flexibility in work assignments.

In general, job-shop systems have a lower unit cost than continuous systems do because continuous systems use costly specialized equipment.

When new products or services are being planned, process selection occurs as a matter of course. Process selection also comes into play as a result of: (I) technological changes. (II) competitive pressures. (III) fundamental changes in demand patterns.

A group of machines including supervisory computer control, automatic material handling, and possibly robots is called:

In an environment in which demand is both substantial and stable, __________ technology tends to be the best choice.

The minimum possible cycle time in a product layout is determined by the:

Job shops tend to be while continuous processes tend to be .

A production line is to be designed for a job with three tasks. The task times are .4 minutes, 1.2 minutes, and .5 minutes. The maximum cycle time in minutes is:

An operations strategy for process selection should recognize that:

In the use of closeness ratings for process layouts, the code U means the closeness between two departments is:

Given the following process layout data for locating six departments in the six areas shown: Department I II III IV V VI I \mid - I U X E A II \mid - O E I O III \mid - A E X IV \mid - I U V \mid - O VI \mid - FACILITY 1 2 3 4 5 6 What process layout(s) satisfy(ies) these closeness ratings?

Computer-integrated manufacturing integrates ______________ with manufacturing.

Product profiling links key product or service requirements to:

Computer-aided manufacturing refers to the use of computers in:

Introduction to Operations Management

Competitiveness, Strategy, and Productivity

Forecasting

Product and Service Design

Extension: Reliability

Strategic Capacity Planning for Products and Services

Extension: Decision Theory

Work Design and Measurement

Extension: Learning Curves

Location Planning and Analysis

Extension: The Transportation Model

Management of Quality

Quality Control

Extension: Acceptance Sampling

Aggregate Planning and Master Scheduling

MRP and ERP

Inventory Management

Jit and Lean Operations

Extension: Maintenance

Supply Chain Management

Scheduling

Project Management

Management of Waiting Lines

Linear Programming

Filters

Exam 6: Process Selection and Facility Layout

The advantages of automation include: (I) reduced output variability. (II) reduced variable costs. (III) machines don't strike or file grievances. (IV) machines are always less expensive than human labor.

An advantage of a U-shaped production line is that it facilitates teamwork and flexibility in work assignments.

In general, job-shop systems have a lower unit cost than continuous systems do because continuous systems use costly specialized equipment.

When new products or services are being planned, process selection occurs as a matter of course. Process selection also comes into play as a result of: (I) technological changes. (II) competitive pressures. (III) fundamental changes in demand patterns.

A group of machines including supervisory computer control, automatic material handling, and possibly robots is called:

In an environment in which demand is both substantial and stable, __________ technology tends to be the best choice.

The minimum possible cycle time in a product layout is determined by the:

Job shops tend to be __________ while continuous processes tend to be __________.

A production line is to be designed for a job with three tasks. The task times are .4 minutes, 1.2 minutes, and .5 minutes. The maximum cycle time in minutes is:

An operations strategy for process selection should recognize that:

In the use of closeness ratings for process layouts, the code U means the closeness between two departments is:

Given the following process layout data for locating six departments in the six areas shown: Department I II III IV V VI I \mid - I U X E A II \mid - O E I O III \mid - A E X IV \mid - I U V \mid - O VI \mid - FACILITY 1 2 3 4 5 6 What process layout(s) satisfy(ies) these closeness ratings?

Computer-integrated manufacturing integrates ______________ with manufacturing.

Product profiling links key product or service requirements to:

Computer-aided manufacturing refers to the use of computers in:

Introduction to Operations Management

Competitiveness, Strategy, and Productivity

Forecasting

Product and Service Design

Extension: Reliability

Strategic Capacity Planning for Products and Services

Extension: Decision Theory

Work Design and Measurement

Extension: Learning Curves

Location Planning and Analysis

Extension: The Transportation Model

Management of Quality

Quality Control

Extension: Acceptance Sampling

Aggregate Planning and Master Scheduling

MRP and ERP

Inventory Management

Jit and Lean Operations

Extension: Maintenance

Supply Chain Management

Scheduling

Project Management

Management of Waiting Lines

Linear Programming

Filters

Job shops tend to be while continuous processes tend to be .