Question 1

Organizing machines in the production process so that each operation is performed at workstations in a fixed sequence is known as a ________ layout.

Accepted Answer

A product layout arranges workstations in a fixed sequence to efficiently produce a specific product.

Question 2

Although a process layout often reduces efficiency, it is preferred for manufacturing custom products because

Accepted Answer

A process layout is preferred for custom products because it allows for increased flexibility in handling a variety of tasks and product specifications, which is essential for customization.

Question 3

Under a JIT inventory system, parts and supplies arrive at the organization

Accepted Answer

Under a Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory system, parts and supplies are delivered exactly when they are needed in the production process, minimizing inventory costs and reducing waste.

Question 4

Reduced setup times lead to reduced

Accepted Answer

Reduced setup times decrease the time and resources needed for setup, leading to lower setup costs and improved efficiency in production processes.

Question 5

A product layout is most likely to be used in making

Accepted Answer

A product layout is most likely to be used in making cars because it is a high-volume, standardized product.

Question 6

In production process, a mainframe computer assembly line is an example of a ________ facilities layout.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Which type of layout is best suited for custom-made products?

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Question 8

One of the major advantages of a JIT system is that it

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Question 9

The idea of flexible manufacturing systems is chiefly based on reducing

Accepted Answer

Flexible manufacturing systems aim to reduce setup time by allowing for quick changes in production processes, which increases efficiency and adaptability.

Question 10

A production process in which the product goes to whichever workstation is needed to perform the next operation is known as a ________ layout.

Accepted Answer

In a process layout, the product moves to different workstations based on the specific operations needed, rather than following a linear path.

Question 11

A manufacturing organization using a JIT system can achieve major cost savings as a result of ________ inventory holding costs.

Accepted Answer

A JIT (Just-In-Time) system increases inventory turnover by reducing the amount of inventory held, which decreases inventory holding costs.

Question 12

Praxis Technologies' supplier is in a country that was recently affected by a natural disaster, with the result that production was completely halted for several weeks. However, their competitor, Burnham, was much more adversely affected because of the fact that, unlike Praxis, Burnham uses a system in which they receive supplies only as they need them. What was Praxis able to do in response to the crisis that Burnham was not?

Accepted Answer

Praxis was able to use their buffer stock of inventory to fulfill back orders until production resumed, unlike Burnham, which relied on a just-in-time inventory system and was more affected by the supply disruption.

Question 13

A production process where component parts are produced throughout the factory and then brought to the production area for final assembly is known as a ________ layout.

Accepted Answer

A fixed-position layout is a production process where component parts are produced throughout the factory and then brought to the production area for final assembly.

Question 14

A fixed-position layout is most likely to be used in production of

Accepted Answer

In a fixed-position layout, the product remains stationary, and workers, materials, and equipment are brought to the site. This is typically used for large, complex products like prefab homes, where it is more efficient to assemble the product in one location.

Question 15

Parts arrive at the stage of the production process just when they are needed with a ________ inventory system.

Accepted Answer

A JIT (Just-In-Time) inventory system ensures that parts arrive exactly when they are needed in the production process, minimizing inventory costs.

Question 16

In the production process, assembly of a mainframe computer would most likely use a ________ layout.

Accepted Answer

Assembly of a mainframe computer would most likely use a fixed-position layout because the product is large and immobile, and it is more efficient to bring the workers and materials to the product than to move the product itself.

Question 17

A JIT inventory system is likely to result in

Accepted Answer

A JIT (Just-In-Time) inventory system aims to increase inventory turnover by reducing the amount of inventory on hand and receiving goods only as they are needed in the production process.

Question 18

A production process where the workers are stationary and a moving conveyor belt takes the product on to the next workstation so that it is assembled in a fixed sequence is known as

Accepted Answer

Mass production is a production process where the workers are stationary and a moving conveyor belt takes the product on to the next workstation so that it is assembled in a fixed sequence.

Question 19

The stock of materials, inputs, and parts an organization has on hand at a particular time is called its

Accepted Answer

Inventory refers to the stock of materials, inputs, and parts that an organization has on hand at any given time.

Question 20

Flexible manufacturing is a technique that attempts to reduce ________ in the production system.

Accepted Answer

Machine setup costs are the costs associated with preparing a machine to produce a particular product. Flexible manufacturing systems are designed to reduce these costs by allowing machines to be quickly and easily reconfigured to produce different products.

Quiz 14: Operations Management: Managing Vital Operations and Processes