Question 1

The balancing of work cells uses the same procedures as the balancing of an assembly line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following layouts generally has the best machine utilization?

Accepted Answer

A) fixed-position layout 
B) repetitive and product-oriented layout 
C) process-oriented layout 
D) office layout 
E) warehouse layout 
A) fixed-position layout 
B) repetitive and product-oriented layout 
C) process-oriented layout 
D) office layout 
E) warehouse layout

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Work cells increase the use of

Question 4

A work cell is required to make 200 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.What is takt time for this cell?

Accepted Answer

Takt time = 420 minu

Question 5

The flow and distance data in the table below were input into a layout software program,and solved by "pairwise comparison." That solution called for assignments A-4,B-1,C-3,and D-2,with a total movement of 2430.Verify that result.Is that solution optimal? Can you offer an improved solution? What is the total movement of your alternate solution?

Accepted Answer

The six elements of movement in the orig

Question 6

Which of the following is not an advantage of work cells?

Accepted Answer

A) reduced direct labour cost 
B) decreased use of equipment and machinery 
C) heightened sense of employee participation 
D) reduced raw material and finished goods inventory 
E) reduced investment in machinery and equipment 
A) reduced direct labour cost 
B) decreased use of equipment and machinery 
C) heightened sense of employee participation 
D) reduced raw material and finished goods inventory 
E) reduced investment in machinery and equipment

Question 7

Which of the following requires an information system that provides inbound product identification,its destination,and routing of the product to the designated outbound vehicle?

Accepted Answer

A) phantom-docking 
B) random stocking 
C) ASRS 
D) customizing 
E) cross-docking 
A) phantom-docking 
B) random stocking 
C) ASRS 
D) customizing 
E) cross-docking

Question 8

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) It maintains accurate records of existing inventory and its locations. 
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) It maintains accurate records of existing inventory and its locations.

Question 9

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 10

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 is 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 11

A focused work center is well suited to the production of a large family of products requiring similar processing,even if their demands are not very stable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

________ is the use of computer software to evaluate the profitability of merchandising plans in a retail layout.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the use of computer software...

Question 13

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 14

The central problem in product-oriented layout planning is

Accepted Answer

A) minimizing material handling within workstations. 
B) minimizing labour movement between workstations. 
C) equalizing the space allocated to the different workstations. 
D) maximizing equipment utilization. 
E) minimizing the imbalance in the work loads among workstations. 
A) minimizing material handling within workstations. 
B) minimizing labour movement between workstations. 
C) equalizing the space allocated to the different workstations. 
D) maximizing equipment utilization. 
E) minimizing the imbalance in the work loads among workstations.

Question 15

If the schedule calls for the production of 120 units per day and 480 minutes of production time are available per day,the maximum cycle time would be 4 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An assembly line has been designed to make battery-powered beverage mixers.Task details are shown in the table below:
   a.What is the assigned cycle time (in minutes)?
b.What is the maximum output rate of this line in mixers per hour?
c.What is the total idle time per cycle?
d.What is the assembly line's efficiency?

Accepted Answer

Cycle time is 4.0 minutes (gov

Question 17

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.T

Question 18

One guideline for a retail layout is to locate high-draw items around the periphery of the store.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

McDonald's "Made for You" kitchen system represents a ________ use of layout decisions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of McDonald's "Made for You" kitchen system represents...

Question 20

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

Exam 9: Layout Strategies

The balancing of work cells uses the same procedures as the balancing of an assembly line.

Which of the following layouts generally has the best machine utilization?

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

A work cell is required to make 200 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.What is takt time for this cell?

Which of the following is not an advantage of work cells?

Which of the following requires an information system that provides inbound product identification,its destination,and routing of the product to the designated outbound vehicle?

Which of the following is true of random stocking?

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?

A focused work center is well suited to the production of a large family of products requiring similar processing,even if their demands are not very stable.

________ is the use of computer software to evaluate the profitability of merchandising plans in a retail layout.

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

The central problem in product-oriented layout planning is

If the schedule calls for the production of 120 units per day and 480 minutes of production time are available per day,the maximum cycle time would be 4 minutes.

One guideline for a retail layout is to locate high-draw items around the periphery of the store.

McDonald's "Made for You" kitchen system represents a ________ use of layout decisions.

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

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