Question 1

Daily capacity of a product layout is determined by

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A) operating time divided by cycle time. 
B) cycle time divided by operating time. 
C) operating time divided by total task time. 
D) total task time divided by cycle time. 
E) cycle time divided by total task time. 
A) operating time divided by cycle time. 
B) cycle time divided by operating time. 
C) operating time divided by total task time. 
D) total task time divided by cycle time. 
E) cycle time divided by total task time. A

Question 2

The concept of customizing in a warehouse layout

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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) does not support competitive advantage. 
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) does not support competitive advantage. D

Question 3

Cycle time is the maximum time that the product is allowed at each workstation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

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 5

A disadvantage of product-oriented layout is that

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A) there is a lack of flexibility in handling a variety of products or production rates. 
B) high volume is required because of the large investment needed to set up the process. 
C) work stoppage at any one point halts the whole operation. 
D) All of the above are disadvantages of product-oriented layouts. 
E) None of the above are a disadvantage of product-oriented layouts. 
A) there is a lack of flexibility in handling a variety of products or production rates. 
B) high volume is required because of the large investment needed to set up the process. 
C) work stoppage at any one point halts the whole operation. 
D) All of the above are disadvantages of product-oriented layouts. 
E) None of the above are a disadvantage of product-oriented layouts.

Question 6

________ is that element of balancing a work cell that superficially resembles cycle time.

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The answer of ________ is that element of balancing a...

Question 7

An assembly line consists of 158 tasks grouped into 32 workstations.The sum of all task times is 105 minutes.The largest assigned cycle time is 4 minutes.The efficiency of this line is approximately

Accepted Answer

A) 8%. 
B) 21%. 
C) 82%. 
D) 100%. 
E) 158%. 
A) 8%. 
B) 21%. 
C) 82%. 
D) 100%. 
E) 158%.

Question 8

The ________ is a non-numeric method for determining which departments are located near one another,and which departments are kept farther apart.

Accepted Answer

office rel

Question 9

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 10

Identify the seven fundamental layout strategies.Describe the use of each one very briefly.

Accepted Answer

1.Office layout: Positions workers,their

Question 11

A company is designing a product layout for a new product.It plans to use this production line eight hours a day in order to meet a schedule of 400 units per day.The tasks necessary to produce this product are detailed in the table below.
   a.Draw the network described in the table.
b.Without regard to a production schedule,what is the minimum possible cycle time (in seconds)for this situation;what is the maximum?
c.What is the required cycle time (in seconds)in order to meet the schedule?
d.What is the theoretical minimum number of workstations needed to meet the schedule?
e.Balance this line using longest processing time.
f.What is the efficiency of the balance obtained in part e?

Accepted Answer

The network diagram appears below.Minimu

Question 12

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 13

A company is trying to balance production between 3 workstations on an assembly line.Currently there are 5 tasks that need to be performed.These tasks,ABCDE,have required times of 2 minutes,4 minutes,1 minutes,3 minutes,and 10 minutes respectively.The assembly line needs to produce 40 units per day to meet demand and can work for up to 8 hours each day.
A.What is the required cycle time?
B.What is the theoretical minimum # of workstations?
C.Assign the tasks according to shortest task time.
D.Is there a better way to divide the work than in Part C?

Accepted Answer

Required cycle time = Production time av

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The assumption of stability of demand is important for justifying which of the following layout types?

Accepted Answer

A) fixed-position layout 
B) product-oriented layout 
C) process-oriented layout 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) fixed-position layout 
B) product-oriented layout 
C) process-oriented layout 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 16

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 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) there was no other way to solve the problem. 
B) no computer software was available. 
C) the problem has only a few alternatives to evaluate. 
D) no optimum solution exists. 
E) a "satisfactory" solution is acceptable. 
A) there was no other way to solve the problem. 
B) no computer software was available. 
C) the problem has only a few alternatives to evaluate. 
D) no optimum solution exists. 
E) a "satisfactory" solution is acceptable.

Question 18

A work cell is scheduled to build 120 digital light processor (DLP)assemblies each week.These assemblies are later installed into home theatre projection systems.The work cell has 7.5 hours of productive work each day,six days per week.What is takt time for this cell?

Accepted Answer

The cell has 7.5 × 6 = 45 hour

Question 19

An airport is trying to balance where to place three airlines.The distance between terminals and the number of trips that travelers make between airlines per day are listed.Find the assignment that minimizes the distance travelers must walk.

Accepted Answer

There are 6 possible assignments and the

Question 20

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

Exam 9: Layout Strategies

Daily capacity of a product layout is determined by

The concept of customizing in a warehouse layout

Cycle time is the maximum time that the product is allowed at each workstation.

A disadvantage of product-oriented layout is that

________ is that element of balancing a work cell that superficially resembles cycle time.

An assembly line consists of 158 tasks grouped into 32 workstations.The sum of all task times is 105 minutes.The largest assigned cycle time is 4 minutes.The efficiency of this line is approximately

The ________ is a non-numeric method for determining which departments are located near one another,and which departments are kept farther apart.

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

Identify the seven fundamental layout strategies.Describe the use of each one very briefly.

Cycle time is computed as

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

The assumption of stability of demand is important for justifying which of the following layout types?

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.

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

A work cell is scheduled to build 120 digital light processor (DLP)assemblies each week.These assemblies are later installed into home theatre projection systems.The work cell has 7.5 hours of productive work each day,six days per week.What is takt time for this cell?

An airport is trying to balance where to place three airlines.The distance between terminals and the number of trips that travelers make between airlines per day are listed.Find the assignment that minimizes the distance travelers must walk.

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.

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