Question 1

In a product-oriented layout,what is the process of deciding how to assign tasks to workstations?

Accepted Answer

A) station balancing 
B) process balancing 
C) task allocation 
D) assembly-line balancing 
E) work allocation 
A) station balancing 
B) process balancing 
C) task allocation 
D) assembly-line balancing 
E) work allocation

Question 2

Why do work cells increase the utilization of equipment and machinery?

Accepted Answer

Work cells increase the utiliz

Question 3

There are three work centers (A,B,and C)behind the financial aid counter at a nearby university.They can each fit into any of three office spaces (1,2,and 3)off the corridor behind the desk.There is no student contact in these areas,only workers.The distance 1-2 is 20 feet,2-3 is 30 feet,and 1-3 is 50 feet.The matrix of work (trips per day)at the three centers are shown in the following table.Remember that each trip must be a round-trip (from 1 to 2 and back,for example).
   
(a)How many possible assignments are there? List them.
(b)Calculate the total distance traveled in each of these assignments.
(c)Which assignment minimizes distance traveled?

Accepted Answer

(a)There are 3! = 6 assignment

Question 4

"Having a focused work center is like having a plant within a plant." Discuss.Include in your discussion what conditions make focused work centers appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A focused work center is a permanent or

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) testing (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 or equivalents 
A) testing (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 or equivalents

Question 6

An assembly line with 11 tasks is to be balanced.The longest task is 2.4 minutes,the shortest task is 0.4 minutes,and the sum of the task times is 18 minutes.The line will operate for 600 minutes per day.
(a)Determine the minimum and maximum cycle times.
(b)What range of output is theoretically possible for the line?
(c)What is the minimum number of stations needed if the maximum output rate is to be sought?
(d)What cycle time will provide an output rate of 200 units per day?

Accepted Answer

(a)Minimum cycle time is 2.4 minutes.Max

Question 7

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 that 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 that can be performed by an individual machine. 
D) minimize the level of operator skill necessary. 
E) maximize job specialization.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ addresses flow,allocates space,and responds to customer...

Question 9

What design guidelines help retail layouts to maximize customer exposure to products?

Accepted Answer

1.Locate the high-draw items around the

Question 10

The concept of customizing in a warehouse layout:

Accepted Answer

A) is possible,but it 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) incorporates value-added activities in warehouses. 
E) locates stock wherever there is an open location. 
A) is possible,but it 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) incorporates value-added activities in warehouses. 
E) locates stock wherever there is an open location.

Question 11

The fixed-position layout would be MOST appropriate in which of the following settings?

Accepted Answer

A) a fast-food restaurant 
B) a doctor's office 
C) a casual dining restaurant 
D) a cruise ship assembly facility 
E) a washing machine assembly line 
A) a fast-food restaurant 
B) a doctor's office 
C) a casual dining restaurant 
D) a cruise ship assembly facility 
E) a washing machine assembly line

Question 12

A fabrication line and an assembly line are both types of repetitive and product-focused layout,but only the fabrication line utilizes workstations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In assembly-line balancing,the theoretical minimum number of workstations is:

Accepted Answer

A) the ratio of the sum of all task times to cycle time. 
B) always (when a fraction)rounded upward to the next larger integer value. 
C) not always possible to reach when tasks are actually assigned to stations. 
D) all of the above. 
E) none of the above. 
A) the ratio of the sum of all task times to cycle time. 
B) always (when a fraction)rounded upward to the next larger integer value. 
C) not always possible to reach when tasks are actually assigned to stations. 
D) all of the above. 
E) none of the above.

Question 14

A process layout problem consists of 4 departments,each of which can be assigned to one of four rooms.The number of different solutions to this problem is ________,although all of them may not have different material handling costs.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 4 
C) 16 
D) 24 
E) unknown 
A) 1 
B) 4 
C) 16 
D) 24 
E) unknown

Question 15

Ambient conditions; spatial layout and functionality; and signs,symbols,and artifacts are all:

Accepted Answer

A) indicators of imbalance on an assembly line. 
B) indicators that cross-docking has been successful. 
C) elements of customization in a warehouse layout. 
D) elements of servicescapes. 
E) elements of successful office layouts. 
A) indicators of imbalance on an assembly line. 
B) indicators that cross-docking has been successful. 
C) elements of customization in a warehouse layout. 
D) elements of servicescapes. 
E) elements of successful office layouts.

Question 16

Utilization of the total "cube" is the dominant consideration in office layout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A(n)________ groups workers,their equipment,and spaces/offices to provide for comfort,safety,and movement of information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ groups workers,their equipment,and spaces/offices to provide...

Question 18

Assembly line balancing has just been used to solve a product layout problem.Two solutions look especially attractive to the plant managers.Both solutions make the same output per day,and both have the same number of workstations.The managers were going to break the tie by looking at line efficiency,but discovered that both lines had the same efficiency as well.Should they have been surprised at this? Explain.

Accepted Answer

No,they should not be surprised.Efficien

Question 19

The techniques for addressing the fixed-position layout are complicated by what three factors? What is an alternative strategy to address these?

Accepted Answer

(1)There is limited space at virtually a

Question 20

Which of the following is TRUE of random stocking?

Accepted Answer

A) Because items are stocked randomly,accurate inventory records are not necessary. 
B) Its results always minimize handling costs. 
C) Products have their own permanent storage spot. 
D) Each pick can be of only one product. 
E) None of the above is true. 
A) Because items are stocked randomly,accurate inventory records are not necessary. 
B) Its results always minimize handling costs. 
C) Products have their own permanent storage spot. 
D) Each pick can be of only one product. 
E) None of the above is true.

Exam 10: Layout Strategies

In a product-oriented layout,what is the process of deciding how to assign tasks to workstations?

Why do work cells increase the utilization of equipment and machinery?

"Having a focused work center is like having a plant within a plant." Discuss.Include in your discussion what conditions make focused work centers appropriate.

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

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

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

What design guidelines help retail layouts to maximize customer exposure to products?

The concept of customizing in a warehouse layout:

The fixed-position layout would be MOST appropriate in which of the following settings?

A fabrication line and an assembly line are both types of repetitive and product-focused layout,but only the fabrication line utilizes workstations.

In assembly-line balancing,the theoretical minimum number of workstations is:

A process layout problem consists of 4 departments,each of which can be assigned to one of four rooms.The number of different solutions to this problem is ________,although all of them may not have different material handling costs.

Ambient conditions; spatial layout and functionality; and signs,symbols,and artifacts are all:

Utilization of the total "cube" is the dominant consideration in office layout.

A(n)________ groups workers,their equipment,and spaces/offices to provide for comfort,safety,and movement of information.

The techniques for addressing the fixed-position layout are complicated by what three factors? What is an alternative strategy to address these?

Which of the following is TRUE of random stocking?

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