OM - Ch.6 - Manufacturing Processes

Which of the following is not a step in developing a manufacturing cell layout?

Multiple Choice Grouping parts into families that follow a common sequence of steps Identifying dominant flow patterns of parts families as a basis for location of processes Physically grouping machines and processes into cells Disposing of left-over machinery and outsourcing ungrouped processes - Correct None of the above

According to Little's Law, which of the following ratios is used to find throughput rate?

Multiple Choice: Cycle time/Process time Throughput time/Process velocity Process velocity/Throughput time Inventory /Flow time - Correct Value added time/Process velocity

According to Little's Law, which of the following can be used to estimate work-in-process inventory?

Multiple Choice: Process time/Cycle time Throughput rate times Flow time - Correct Process velocity/Flow time Set up time/Throughput rate Value added time/Process velocity

Which of the following is not a basic type of process structure?

Multiple Choice: Product-process matrix - Correct Workcenter Manufacturing cell Assembly line Continuous process

Which of the following basic types of process structures is one which similar equipment or functions are grouped together?

Multiple Choice: Project Workcenter Manufacturing cell Assembly line Continuous process