Question 1

Job lots are groups or batches of parts processed together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An insurance claims processing center has six work centers,any of which can be placed into any of six physical departmental locations.Call the centers 1,2,3,4,5,and 6,and the departments A,B,C,D,E,and F.The current set of assignments is A-3,B-1,C-6,D-2,E-4,and F-5.
The (symmetric)matrix of departmental distances,in meters is shown below.
   The matrix of work flow (estimated trips per day)is among centers is shown below.
   The firm estimates that each trip costs approximately $4.What is the cost of the current assignment?

Accepted Answer

Load-distance = AB: 30(35)+ AC: 5(20)+ A

Question 3

If a layout problem is solved by use of heuristics,this means that:

Accepted Answer

A) there is no other way to solve the problem. 
B) no computer software is available. 
C) the problem has only a few alternatives to evaluate. 
D) no optimum solution exists. 
E) a satisfactory,but not necessarily optimal,solution is acceptable. 
A) there is no other way to solve the problem. 
B) no computer software is available. 
C) the problem has only a few alternatives to evaluate. 
D) no optimum solution exists. 
E) a satisfactory,but not necessarily optimal,solution is acceptable.

Question 4

The minimum number of workstations depends upon the set of task times and the precedence chart,but not the number of units scheduled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The major problem addressed by the process-oriented layout strategy is:

Accepted Answer

A) the movement of material to the limited storage areas around the site. 
B) how to design a continuous flow process. 
C) the provision of low-cost storage with low-cost material handling. 
D) minimizing difficulties caused by material flow varying with each product. 
E) balancing product flow from one work station to the next. 
A) the movement of material to the limited storage areas around the site. 
B) how to design a continuous flow process. 
C) the provision of low-cost storage with low-cost material handling. 
D) minimizing difficulties caused by material flow varying with each product. 
E) balancing product flow from one work station to the next.

Question 6

In assembly-line balancing,cycle time (the ratio of available production time to scheduled production)is the:

Accepted Answer

A) minimum time that a product is allowed at each workstation. 
B) maximum time that a product is allowed at each workstation. 
C) inverse of the minimum number of workstations needed. 
D) sum of all the task times divided by the maximum number of workstations. 
E) equivalent of the maximum task time among all tasks. 
A) minimum time that a product is allowed at each workstation. 
B) maximum time that a product is allowed at each workstation. 
C) inverse of the minimum number of workstations needed. 
D) sum of all the task times divided by the maximum number of workstations. 
E) equivalent of the maximum task time among all tasks.

Question 7

Brandon's computer shop has hired a consultant to help apply operations management techniques to increase profits.Currently the shop sells most of its computers to a high-end customized online retailer and sales are steady at 250 per month.A single work cell produces the computers.To produce the computer,three operations are required.First the parts must be assembled,next software must be installed,and finally the computer must be safely packed and labeled for shipping.These operations take 2 hours,5 hours,and 1 hour respectively.If there are 6 available work hours each day and the shop operates 20 days per month find:
(a)the takt time,and
(b)the number of workers Brandon should hire.

Accepted Answer

(a)Takt time = (6 hours/day * 20 days/mo

Question 8

Explain what the purpose of assembly-line balancing is.Describe briefly how it is done.

Accepted Answer

Assembly-line balancing attempts to put

Question 9

An electronics manufacturer makes remote control devices for interactive-cable-TV systems.The following assembly tasks must be performed on each device.
   a.Draw the precedence diagram for this problem.
b.What is the sum of the task times?
c.What cycle time will allow the production of 200 units over a ten-hour day?
d.What is the theoretical number of workstations needed?
e.Balance this assembly line using the heuristic most following tasks and the heuristic longest operation time.
f.How do these two solutions differ? Which do you prefer; why?

Accepted Answer

The sum of the task times is 4.05 minute

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of McDonald's "seven major innovations"?

Accepted Answer

A) the Happy Meal 
B) drive-through windows 
C) breakfast menus 
D) play areas 
E) self-service kiosks 
A) the Happy Meal 
B) drive-through windows 
C) breakfast menus 
D) play areas 
E) self-service kiosks

Question 11

Briefly explain what "slotting" is.What ethical issues might arise with regard to slotting?

Accepted Answer

Slotting is the practice of manufacturer

Question 12

The biggest advantage of a product layout is its flexibility to handle a varied product mix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following constitutes a major trend influencing office layouts?

Accepted Answer

A) downsizing 
B) globalization 
C) environmental issues 
D) off-site employees 
E) health issues 
A) downsizing 
B) globalization 
C) environmental issues 
D) off-site employees 
E) health issues

Question 14

Cycle time is computed as:

Accepted Answer

A) desired output divided by the daily operating time. 
B) daily operating time divided by the product of desired output and the sum of job times. 
C) the product of desired output and the sum of job times divided by daily operating time. 
D) daily operating time divided by the scheduled output. 
E) 1.00 minus station time. 
A) desired output divided by the daily operating time. 
B) daily operating time divided by the product of desired output and the sum of job times. 
C) the product of desired output and the sum of job times divided by daily operating time. 
D) daily operating time divided by the scheduled output. 
E) 1.00 minus station time.

Question 15

Develop a solution for the following line balancing problem,allowing a cycle time of 5 minutes.
a.Draw the precedence diagram for the set of tasks.
b.Calculate the theoretical minimum number of workstations.
c.Balance this line using the longest task time heuristic.
d.What tasks are assigned to which stations?
e.Does the solution have the minimum number of stations? Explain.
f.How much idle time is there,summed over all workstations?
g.What is the efficiency of this line?

Accepted Answer

The theoretical minimum number of workst

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The ________ uses non-numeric "closeness" ratings to determine which departments should be located near one another and which departments should be kept farther apart.

Accepted Answer

office rel

Question 18

An airport is trying to balance where to place the three subgroups (local (A),regional (B),and national (C))for an airline.The distance between terminals and the number of trips that travelers make between subgroups for flight connections per day are listed.Find the assignment that minimizes the distance travelers must walk.

Accepted Answer

There are 6 possible assignments and the

Question 19

Cyclone Appliances has developed a new European-style convection oven that will be made on an assembly line.The schedule requires 80 ovens in an 8-hour day.The assembly includes seven tasks.The table below indicates the performance time and the sequence requirements for each task.
   (a)What is the cycle time for this assembly operation?
(b)What is the theoretical minimum number of workstations?
(c)Draw the precedence diagram.

Accepted Answer

(a)The cycle time is 480 minutes per day

Question 20

You have been asked to balance a flow shop assembly operation to achieve an output rate of 80 units per eight-hour day.Task times and precedence relationships are shown in the table below.
   a.Draw the precedence diagram.
b.Determine the desired cycle time.
c.Determine the theoretical minimum number of stations needed.
d.Balance this line using the most following tasks heuristic.
e.What is the efficiency of the line obtained in part d?

Accepted Answer

The precedence diagram appears

Job lots are groups or batches of parts processed together.

If a layout problem is solved by use of heuristics,this means that:

The minimum number of workstations depends upon the set of task times and the precedence chart,but not the number of units scheduled.

The major problem addressed by the process-oriented layout strategy is:

In assembly-line balancing,cycle time (the ratio of available production time to scheduled production)is the:

Explain what the purpose of assembly-line balancing is.Describe briefly how it is done.

Which of the following is NOT one of McDonald's "seven major innovations"?

Briefly explain what "slotting" is.What ethical issues might arise with regard to slotting?

The biggest advantage of a product layout is its flexibility to handle a varied product mix.

Which of the following constitutes a major trend influencing office layouts?

Cycle time is computed as:

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

The ________ uses non-numeric "closeness" ratings to determine which departments should be located near one another and which departments should be kept farther apart.

Operations and Productivity

Operations Strategy in a Global Environment

Project Management

Forecasting

Design of Goods and Services

Managing Quality

Process Strategy

Capacity and Constraint Management

Location Strategies

Human Resources, job Design, and Work Measurement

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Aggregate Planning and Sop

Material Requirements Planning Mrpand Erp

Short-Term Scheduling

Jit, tps, and Lean Operations

Maintenance and Reliability

Sustainability in the Supply Chain

Statistical Process Control

Supply Chain Management Analytics

Decision-Making Tools

Linear Programming

Transportation Models

Waiting-Line Models

Learning Curves

Simulation

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Exam 10: Layout Strategies

Job lots are groups or batches of parts processed together.

If a layout problem is solved by use of heuristics,this means that:

The minimum number of workstations depends upon the set of task times and the precedence chart,but not the number of units scheduled.

The major problem addressed by the process-oriented layout strategy is:

In assembly-line balancing,cycle time (the ratio of available production time to scheduled production)is the:

Explain what the purpose of assembly-line balancing is.Describe briefly how it is done.

Which of the following is NOT one of McDonald's "seven major innovations"?

Briefly explain what "slotting" is.What ethical issues might arise with regard to slotting?

The biggest advantage of a product layout is its flexibility to handle a varied product mix.

Which of the following constitutes a major trend influencing office layouts?

Cycle time is computed as:

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

The ________ uses non-numeric "closeness" ratings to determine which departments should be located near one another and which departments should be kept farther apart.

Operations and Productivity

Operations Strategy in a Global Environment

Project Management

Forecasting

Design of Goods and Services

Managing Quality

Process Strategy

Capacity and Constraint Management

Location Strategies

Human Resources, job Design, and Work Measurement

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Aggregate Planning and Sop

Material Requirements Planning Mrpand Erp

Short-Term Scheduling

Jit, tps, and Lean Operations

Maintenance and Reliability

Sustainability in the Supply Chain

Statistical Process Control

Supply Chain Management Analytics

Decision-Making Tools

Linear Programming

Transportation Models

Waiting-Line Models

Learning Curves

Simulation

Filters