Operations Management 303 chp6

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 projected demand of 480 units per day. The tasks necessary to produce this product are: Picture Without regard to demand, what is the minimum possible cycle time (in seconds) for this situation? 60 12 54 162 72

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A possible disadvantage of a product layout is an inflexible system. A. True B. False

A. True

A process layout is more susceptible to shutdowns caused by equipment breakdowns than a product layout. A. True B. False

A. True

An advantage of a U-shaped production line is that it facilitates teamwork and flexibility in work assignments. A. True B. False

A. True

Intermittent processing can take the form of batch processing or a job shop. A. True B. False

A. True

Morale problems can be a reason for redesign of a facility layout. A. True B. False

A. True

Process layouts feature departments or other functional groupings of personnel or equipment. A. True B. False

A. True

Product layouts involve high utilization of labor and equipment. A. True B. False

A. True

Continuous production has been a significant factor underpinning the U.S. standard of living over the last century. A. True B. False

A. True Continuous production has led to substantial productivity gains.

Which of these items would be most likely to be made with a fixed-position layout? A. a Boeing 777 jet aircraft B. applesauce C. all of these D. a computer chip E. toothpaste

A. a Boeing 777 jet aircraft

A service organization (for example, a hospital) is likely to use a(n) ________ layout because of variability in customer processing requirements. A. process B. nonrepetitive C. project D. assembly E. flow

A. process

Computer-aided manufacturing refers to the use of computers in: A. process control. B. decision making. C. quality control. D. product design. E. data analysis.

A. process control.

A manufacturing cell allows the production of a wide range of very different products. A. True B. False

B. False

Continuous processing is the best way to produce customized output. A. True B. False

B. False

Flexible manufacturing systems bring the benefits of automation to continuous processes. A. True B. False

B. False

In cellular manufacturing, machines and equipment are grouped by type (e.g., all grinders are grouped into a cell). A. True B. False

B. False

In general, job-shop systems have a lower unit cost than continuous systems do because continuous systems use costly specialized equipment. A. True B. False

B. False

Information technology refers to competitive data. A. True B. False

B. False

The advantages of automation include: (I) reduced output variability. (II) reduced variable costs. (III) machines don't strike or file grievances. (IV) machines are always less expensive than human labor. A. I and III B. I, II, and III C. I and IV D. II and IV E. II and III

B. I, II, and III

Layout planning is required because of: (I) efficient operations. (II) accidents or safety hazards. (III) new products or services. (IV) morale problems. A. I, II, III, and IV B. II, III, and IV C. II and IV D. I and II E. I and III

B. II, III, and IV

Key aspects of the process selection challenge include _________ and __________. A. capacity planning; marketing strategy B. capital intensity; process flexibility C. information technology; marketing strategy D.marketing strategy; operations strategy E. process flexibility; marketing strategy

B. capital intensity; process flexibility

A product-focused, single-piece flow, pull production system would be called a: A. assembly line. B. cellular layout. C. job shop. D. nonrepetitive process. E. continuous flow.

B. cellular layout

As compared to rigid automation, the benefits of flexible manufacturing systems include: A. higher efficiency. B. reduced labor requirements. C. significantly lower fixed costs. D. significantly lower variable costs. E. larger batch sizes.

C. significantly lower fixed costs.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of layout decisions in system design? A. can affect supplier or customer processes B. long-term commitment C. usually well received by operative personnel D. substantial investment of both money and effort E. significant impact on short-term efficiency

C. usually well received by operative personnel

A system for linking a broad range of manufacturing activities through an integrated computer system

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)

Layout planning is required because of: (I) efficient operations. (II) accidents or safety hazards. (III) new products or services. (IV) morale problems. A. I and III B. I, II, III, and IV C. I and II D. II, III, and IV E. II and IV

D. II, III, and IV

In which type of processing system would gasoline be produced from crude oil? A. assembly B. project C. job shop D. continuous E. batch

D. continuous

A common goal in designing process layouts is: A. maximizing workstation productive time. B. maximizing transportation distances. C. minimizing idle time. D. minimizing transportation costs. E. minimizing the number of workers.

D. minimizing transportation costs.

Which of the following is not a primary concern for process selection? A. flexibility of equipment B. changeover costs C. variety in products/services D. pricing strategy E. volume of output

D. pricing strategy

Product profiling links key product or service requirements to: A. order sizes. B. pricing strategies. C. schedule changes. D. process capabilities. E. market conditions.

D. process capabilities.

Laser technology used in surgical procedures is an example of technological advances in: A. reverse engineering. B. product. C. information. D. process. E. facility layout.

D. process.

Process choice is _________ driven. A. process B. capacity C. operations D. marketing E. demand

E. demand

An operations strategy for process selection should recognize that: A. there is little need to manage technology. B. process selection seldom requires technical expertise. C. most technical skills can be contracted out to consultants. D. engineering "white elephants" are uncommon. E. flexibility is not always the best choice.

E. flexibility is not always the best choice.

Although they do not guarantee optimal solutions, ______________ are useful in finding reasonable solutions when the number of possible options is overwhelming. A. CAD B. logistics C. CAM D. cellular layouts E. heuristics

E. heuristics

Which term is most closely associated with cellular manufacturing? A. robotics B. assembly line C. CAM D. CAD E. part families

E. part families

A group of machines designed to handle intermittent processing requirements and produce a variety of similar products

Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS)