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WorksheetsOM_Process Selection
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It refers to the way in wherein the organization chooses to produce goods or services.
Facility Layout
Process Selection
Project
Batch
It is used for work that is non-routine, with a unique set of objectives to be accomplished in a limited time frame.
Project
Batch
Repetitive
Continuous
When a very high volume of non-discrete, highly standardized output is desired, what process type is used.
Job Shop
Batch
Repetitive
Continuous
It is used when a moderate volume of goods or services is desired, and it can handle a moderate variety in products or services.
Project
Batch
Repetitive
Continuous
It operates on a relatively small scale. It is used when a low volume of high-variety goods or services will be needed.
Project
Batch
Repetitive
Job shop
Process selection depends on the business's process method, what are these two primary elements?
Capital Extensive and Process Flexibility
Capital Extensive and Product Flexibility
Capital Intensity and Product Flexibility
Capital Intensity and Process Flexibility
Which process type is characterized by intermittent processing and small jobs?
Job Shop
Batch
Continuous
Repetitive
Which of the following is NOT a basic process type?
Continuous
Job Shop
Sequential
Batch
What does automation refer to in the context of technology?
Employee training programs
Quality control inspections
Machinery operating automatically
Manual labor processes
Which factor does NOT affect process decisions?
Required Flexibility
Required Variety
Employee preferences
Required Volume
Which of the following is a characteristic of continuous processing?
Very high volume of standardized output
Intermittent processing
High variety in output
Low equipment flexibility
What is the primary focus of process technology?
Employee training
Methods and equipment for production
Financial management
Marketing strategies
Which of the following is a key aspect of process strategy?
Product pricing
Market share
Capital Intensity
Employee satisfaction
Which of the following best describes a batch process?
Continuous flow of products
Single unit production
Low volume, high variety production
High volume, low variety production
Machinery that has sensing and control devices that enables it to operate
Layout
Permanent
Technology
Automation
This is referred to the degree to which a particular business or company adjusted to some changes
Process Layout
Product layout
Process flexibility
Process Selection refers to deciding on the way production of goods and services will organized.
True
False
Process Selection affects the entire organization and its ability to achieve its mission, and affects the organization’s supply chain.
True
False
Example of this process is Bakery
Job Shop
Batch
Repetitive
Continuous
As the quantity produced increased and you move towards product focus production:
The variable cost per unit increases
the total fixed cost for the production increases
the equipment utilization rate decreases
all above
Refer to the picture, what types of layout is suitable for this picture?
work cell layout
process oriented layout
product oriented layout
retail layout
Why do you need to have a good layout?
Decisions regarding entitlement and aesthetics.
Selecting different material handling to be used.
Identification and understanding of the requirement for information flow.
Identification of the cost moving between the various assembly line.
A configuration of departments, work centers, and equipment, with particular emphasis on movement of work (customers or materials) through the system refers to definition of
location decisions
facility layout decisions
capacity decisions
operation decision
Layout characterised by the grouping together of similar machines, based upon their operational characteristics, is called:
Process layout
Product layout
Hybrid layout
Cellular layout
It refers to the physical arrangement of production facilities.
Facility layout
Infrastructure availability
Center of gravity method
Agglomeration
Select the true statement:
location decisions are long-term, whereas facility layout decisions are short-term
facility layout decisions are long-term, whereas facility location decisions are short-term
both facility location and facility layout decisions are long-term
both facility location and facility layout decisions are short-term
A manufacturing cell layout is similar to the workcenter and assembly-line layout
True
False
This principle is concerned with the minimum travel (or movement) of man and materials.
principle of integration
principle of minimum distance
Principle of cubic space utilization
Principle of minimum handling
A good layout is one that reduces the material handling to the minimum.
principle of minimum distance
principle of integration
principle of minimum handling
principle of flow
Which of the following are objectives of plant layout? (Multiple answers)
Facilitate the manufacturing process
Minimize material handling and cost
Effective utilization of men, equipment, and space
Global competitiveness
Ease of marketing the products
Sites for manufacturing plants are normally selected according to
proximity to raw materials
availability of transportation facilities
the presence of high-quality and specialized inputs such as scientific and technical talent
environment that encourages investment and intense local rivalry
Facility layout should provide _______ for expansion or modification.
Space utilization
Space expansion
Flexibility
Capital
This type of layout lets the product stay in one place while workers and machinery move to it as needed.
Cellular Layout
Fixed Layout
Product Layout
Process Layout
In facility layout decisions, which layout is typically used for batch production?
Product layout
Process layout
Fixed-position layout
Hybrid layout
What is the primary purpose of capacity planning?
To optimize employee productivity
To establish the overall level of productive resources
To reduce waste in the supply chain
To minimize facility costs
What is the primary focus of a service layout?
Reducing unit cost of production
Improving flexibility in processes
Optimizing customer flow and product exposure
Minimizing the number of employees required
What is the main consideration in material flow decisions within facility layouts?
Maximizing the number of loads moved
Minimizing the cost of material movement
Increasing production cycle times
Maximizing storage space
Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in facility layout decisions?
Cost of moving materials
Minimizing distance between storage areas
Availability of skilled labor
Flexibility for process changes
What is the primary goal of a hybrid layout in a manufacturing environment?
To minimize the number of employees
To combine flexibility and efficiency
To increase product variety
To focus on mass production only
Which of the following is a primary advantage of using a fixed-position layout?
Increased flexibility to produce various products
Efficient handling of projects with immovable products
Reduced need for skilled labor
Minimization of material movement
With minimized inventory levels, the focus in layout design has shifted towards what material movement principle?
Moving larger loads less often
Minimizing the distance materials are moved
Increasing storage space between machines
Optimizing employee efficiency over material flow
What does the material handling cost depend on?
The type of machinery used.
The amount of material moved and the distance it is moved.
The number of workers required.
The time it takes to move materials.
What does a relationship diagram use to denote location preference between departments?
Color coding.
Weighted lines.
Numerical values.
Department names.
How should departments that interact frequently with each other be located in a process layout?
Far from each other to avoid congestion.
Close to each other to reduce material handling costs.
In isolated areas to prevent interaction.
In separate buildings to avoid interference.
What is a "unit load" in the context of process layout design?
A single unit of product or material, a pallet, or a bin of material.
A type of machinery used in the production process.
The total amount of material produced in a day.
The weight of the material being transported.
What is the purpose of trial layouts in process layout design?
To determine the number of employees required.
To find the optimal number of units to be produced.
To assign departments to blocks on a grid and minimize nonadjacent loads.
To calculate the cost of materials used in production.
What factor is essential when designing hospital layouts according to evidence-based design?
The number of rooms in the hospital.
The ideal allocation of space for patient, staff, and family zones.
The cost of construction.
The aesthetic appeal of hospital rooms.
What is the objective of designing a process layout to minimize nonadjacent loads?
To increase the distance between departments.
To ensure materials are moved over longer distances for better efficiency.
To reduce the amount of material handling and transportation costs.
To assign departments randomly on the grid.
In this type of layout, machines and auxiliary services are located according to the processing sequence of the product.
Process layout
Group layout
Combination layout
Product layout
What is fixes-position Layout
A layout whereby the input are brought to the site, where the output will be assembled rather than being moved
A layout whereby everything are brought to the factory, where the product will be assembled rather than being moved
A layout whereby the resources are brought to the site, where the product will be assembled rather than being moved
A layout whereby the labor are brought to the factory, where the product will be assembled
What is a bottleneck in production?
A facility layout that improves morale
An interaction with vendors and customers
A layout design that reduces space utilization
An operation that limits the amount of output produced
How does good facility layout improve morale and working conditions?
By reducing bottlenecks in production
By improving space utilization
By increasing customer and vendor interaction
By providing safe working conditions
What does good facility layout facilitate in terms of customer and vendor interaction?
Reduced bottlenecks in production
Higher utilization of space
Improved working conditions for employees
Effective communication within the business
Which factor influences the layout design based on the types of product?
Types of product
Safety of employees
Types of machines
Volume of production
Which layout is suitable for standardized products produced on a large scale?
Fixed Position layout
Process layout
Product layout
Office layout
Which layout is suitable for production based on customer's order with a small scale?
Fixed Position layout
Process layout
Product layout
Office layout
What is the main element in an office layout?
Movement of information
Safety of employees
Volume of production
Types of product
What is the main consideration for office layout in terms of aesthetic characteristics?
Volume of production
Colour and rhythm of music
Safety of employees
Types of product
What is the most important location decision factor in building service facilities?
Proximity to customers
Transportation cost
Proximity to market
Location of competitors
Addresses the layout requirements of large and bulky projects.
warehouse layout
product layout
fixed position layout
cellular layout
