Ch. 5 - Process Strategies and Layout Design

What is the main characteristic of a process layout?

• Machines are arranged according to their function

• Machines are arranged randomly

• Machines are arranged by color

• Machines are arranged by size

In a product layout, what determines the layout?

• The weight of the product

• The size of the product

• The color of the product

• The sequence of operations on the raw material

In a fixed position layout, what is kept stationary?

• The raw materials

• The workers

• The equipment

• The product

What is a disadvantage of a process layout?

• Production control becomes difficult

• Workers are dealing with only one type of machines

• Material handling is lesser

• Fewer skilled workers may do the work

What is an advantage of a product layout?

• For the same amount of production, it needs more space

• Production planning and control will be easier

• Less space required for the same volume of production

• Automatic material handling is difficult

What is an advantage of a fixed position layout?

• It involves high equipment handling costs

• It is possible to assign one or more skilled workers from the start of a project to finish

• It involves the least movement of materials

• Manufacturing of large size product is not possible

What is a disadvantage of a fixed position layout?

• It involves a low content of work in progress

• It involves high equipment handling costs

• It is possible to assign one or more skilled workers from the start of a project to finish

• It is difficult to increase production beyond the capacities of the production line

What is the main advantage of a process layout?

• Material handling is lesser

• Fewer skilled workers may do the work

• Workers in one section are not affected by the operation carried out in another section

• Better utilization of available equipment

What does plant layout mean?

• Movement of work table only

• Nature of the process

• Building design only

• Arrangement of equipment, material, manpower, etc. within the selected work area

What is the objective of good plant layout related to line balancing?

• Decrease productivity

• Increase waiting time of semi-finished products

• Eliminate bottlenecks and congestion

• Reduce flexibility for changes in product design