PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT 4

What is the primary objective of facility layout design?

• To increase employee satisfaction

• To facilitate attainment of product or service quality

• To enhance marketing strategies

• To reduce operational costs

Which layout type groups machines by the process they perform?

• Product Layout

• Process Layout

• Fixed Position Layout

• Cellular Layout

What is a key consideration in process selection?

• The aesthetic appeal of the facility

• The volume and variety of products to be handled

• The location of the facility

• The number of employees available

Which layout is typically used for projects where the product cannot be moved?

• Process Layout

• Product Layout

• Fixed Position Layout

• Mixed-Model Assembly Line

What is one of the goals of minimizing material handling costs in facility layout?

• To increase production time

• To avoid bottlenecks

• To enhance employee morale

• To improve customer service

Which type of layout allows for the production of a variety of models on one line?

• Fixed Position Layout

• Cellular Layout

• Mixed-Model Assembly Line

• Product Layout

What does automation in process technology refer to?

• Manual labor processes

• Machinery with sensing and control devices that operate automatically

• Traditional manufacturing techniques

• Unmanned production lines

In designing process layouts, which diagramming method is used when quantitative data is available?

• Relationship Diagramming

• Block Diagramming

• Flowcharting

• Mind Mapping

What is a characteristic of a product layout?

• Machines are grouped by function

• Linear arrangement of workstations for specific products

• Used primarily in hospitals and offices

• Focused on flexible manufacturing systems

Which layout type groups machines into machining cells?

• Fixed Position Layout

• Cellular Layout

• Process Layout

• Product Layout