Layout Strategies Quiz

What is the objective of layout strategy?

• To develop an effective and efficient layout

• To maximize profitability per square foot of floor space

• To minimize damage and spoilage

• To reduce work-in-process inventory

What are the considerations for good layouts?

• Reduced direct labor cost

• Capacity and space requirements

• Improved customer/client interaction

• Reduced investment in machinery and equipment

Which type of layout deals with low-volume, high-variety production?

• Office layout

• Retail layout

• Process-oriented layout

• Product-oriented layout

What is the main distinction of office layout?

• Allocation of display space

• Focus on production of a single product

• Movement of information

• Arrangement of machinery and equipment

What is the objective of warehouse layout?

• To minimize damage and spoilage

• To maximize the total 'cube' of the warehouse

• To reduce material handling costs

• To reduce work-in-process inventory

What is the complicating factor of fixed-position layout?

• Limited space at site

• Flexible and capable of handling a wide variety of products or services

• Like machines and equipment are grouped together

• Grouping of workers, their equipment, and spaces to provide comfort, safety, and movement of information

What is the basic cost element of process-oriented layout?

• Reduced direct labor cost

• Reduced investment in machinery and equipment

• Distance loads (or people) move between centers

• Number of loads (or people) moving between centers

What is the main advantage of work cells?

• High volume is required

• Reduced work-in-process inventory

• Low variable cost per unit

• Easier training and supervision

What is the main advantage of product-oriented layouts?

• Low material handling costs

• Rapid throughput

• Lack of flexibility in product or production rates

• Reduced work-in-process inventories

What is the main disadvantage of assembly line in product-oriented layouts?

• Low variable cost per unit

• Easier training and supervision

• Work stoppage at any point ties up the whole operation

• Reduced work-in-process inventories