Question 1

Solving a load-distance problem for a process-oriented layout requires that:
A)the difficulty of movement be the same for all possible paths.
B)pickup and setdown costs vary from department to department.
C)the cost to move a load be the same for all possible paths.
D)takt time be less than 1.
E)Proplanner software examines all possible department configurations.

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Question 2

Explain how a load-distance model helps solve problems in process layout.

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Question 3

One of the major advantages of process-oriented layouts is:
A)high equipment utilization.
B)large work-in-process inventories.
C)flexibility in equipment and labor assignment.
D)smooth and continuous flow of work.
E)small work-in-process inventories.

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Process-oriented layouts are highly flexible in terms of equipment and labor assignment, allowing for the handling of varied products and adjustments to changes in product design or demand.

Question 4

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

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The major problem addressed by the process-oriented layout strategy is minimizing difficulties caused by material flow varying with each product. This layout strategy is designed to handle a variety of products with differing processing requirements and flows, making it more flexible than other layout strategies.

Question 5

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.

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Question 6

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?

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Question 7

The work cell layout,a special arrangement of machinery and personnel to focus on the production of a single product or group of related products,is for manufacturing applications and has no relevance to services.

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The work cell layout can also be applied to service operations, such as a call center that uses a specific team to handle customer inquiries related to a specific product or service.

Question 8

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

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Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an information requirement for solving a load-distance problem to design a process layout?
A)a list of departments or work centers
B)a projection of work flows between the work centers
C)the distance between locations
D)a list of product cycle times
E)the cost per unit of distance to move loads

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Product cycle times are not necessary information for solving a load-distance problem to design a process layout. This type of problem focuses on determining the most efficient placement of work centers based on the flow of materials and equipment, and the cost and distance associated with moving loads between them. The other answer choices - a list of departments or work centers, a projection of work flows between work centers, the distance between locations, and the cost per unit of distance to move loads - are all important pieces of information for solving the problem.

Question 10

Departments A,B,C,and D need to be assigned to four rooms 1,2,3,and 4.These rooms are arranged in a row,in that order,with 20 meters between each.The departmental work flows are contained in the table below.
(a)What is the material handling total of assigning A-1,B-2,C-3,D-4?
(b)What is the material handling total of assigning A-1,B-3,C-4,D-2?

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Question 11

A big advantage of a process-oriented layout is:
A)its flexibility in equipment and labor assignments.
B)its low cost.
C)the simplified scheduling problem presented by this layout strategy.
D)the ability to employ low-skilled labor.
E)its high equipment utilization.

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A process-oriented layout allows for flexibility in equipment and labor assignments, meaning that resources can easily be shifted to accommodate changes in demand or production needs. This makes it easier for the facility to adapt to changes and optimize utilization of resources. The other options listed do not necessarily apply to a process-oriented layout.

Question 12

The work cell improves layouts by reducing both floor space and direct labor cost.

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The work cell combines multiple workstations into one unit, reducing the amount of floor space needed and requiring fewer workers to be involved in the production process. This leads to a reduction in direct labor costs.

Question 13

________ layouts deal with low-volume,high-variety production with like machines and equipment grouped together.

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Question 14

The most common tactic followed in process-layout planning is to arrange departments or work centers so they:
A)minimize the cost of skilled labor.
B)maximize the machine utilization.
C)are equally allocated within the available space.
D)minimize the costs of material handling.
E)produce a perfectly balanced assembly line.

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The most common tactic followed in process-layout planning is to minimize the costs of material handling. This is done by locating departments or work centers in close proximity to each other based on the nature of the activities involved, the frequency of movement between departments, and the volume of materials being transported. By minimizing the distances between work centers, material handling costs can be reduced and efficiency can be improved.

Question 15

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.

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Question 16

The main issue in designing process-oriented layouts concerns the relative positioning of:
A)safety devices.
B)departments or work centers.
C)raw materials.
D)entrances,loading docks,etc.
E)supervisors to their employees.

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Process-oriented layouts focus on the flow of materials or products through the various departments or work centers. Therefore, the main issue in designing process-oriented layouts concerns the relative positioning of these departments or work centers. Safety devices, raw materials, entrances, loading docks, and supervisors' positions are also important, but they are secondary to the layout of the departments or work centers.

Question 17

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

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The typical goal when developing a process-oriented layout strategy is to minimize the material handling costs. This is because the process layout is designed to group together equipment and workers that perform similar tasks, which reduces the need for material movement between separate workstations. Therefore, minimizing material handling costs is a key objective of process-oriented layout. The other options are not necessarily goals of process-oriented layout strategies.

Question 18

Which type of layout features departments or other functional groupings in which similar activities are performed?
A)process-oriented
B)product-oriented
C)fixed-position
D)mass production
E)unit production

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A process-oriented layout groups together departments or functional groupings based on the type of activity they perform. This type of layout is commonly used in industries such as healthcare or manufacturing where similar processes are performed repeatedly.

Question 19

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?

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Question 20

The disadvantages of process-oriented layout come from:
A)the use of special purpose equipment.
B)machine maintenance,which tends to seriously degrade the capacity of the entire system.
C)the use of specialized material handling equipment.
D)the need for stable demand.
E)the flexibility of general-purpose equipment.

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A)the...

Quiz 9: Layout Decisions

Solving a load-distance problem for a process-oriented layout requires that:

Explain how a load-distance model helps solve problems in process layout.

One of the major advantages of process-oriented layouts is:

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

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.

The work cell layout,a special arrangement of machinery and personnel to focus on the production of a single product or group of related products,is for manufacturing applications and has no relevance to services.

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.

Which of the following is NOT an information requirement for solving a load-distance problem to design a process layout?

A big advantage of a process-oriented layout is:

The work cell improves layouts by reducing both floor space and direct labor cost.

________ layouts deal with low-volume,high-variety production with like machines and equipment grouped together.

The most common tactic followed in process-layout planning is to arrange departments or work centers so they:

The main issue in designing process-oriented layouts concerns the relative positioning of:

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

Which type of layout features departments or other functional groupings in which similar activities are performed?

The disadvantages of process-oriented layout come from: