Question 1

ASRS stands for
A)automated storage and retrieval system.
B)automated storage and recovery system.
C)automated scan and recognize system.
D)automated scan and retail system.
E)automated stocking and removal system.

Accepted Answer

ASRS stands for automated storage and retrieval system, which is a computer-controlled system used for handling and organizing inventory in a warehouse or distribution center. It involves the use of automated machinery to store, retrieve, and move products, which can increase efficiency and accuracy in inventory management.

Question 2

Which of the following is not an advantage of work cells?
A)reduced direct labour cost
B)decreased use of equipment and machinery
C)heightened sense of employee participation
D)reduced raw material and finished goods inventory
E)reduced investment in machinery and equipment

Accepted Answer

Work cells typically require dedicated equipment and machinery, so there may not be a decreased use of these resources. Instead, the advantage of work cells is that they can use the equipment in a more efficient and organized manner, reducing overall production time and costs.

Question 3

Ambient conditions,spatial layout and functionality,and signs,symbols,and artifacts are all
A)indicators of imbalance on an assembly line.
B)indicators that cross-docking has been successful.
C)elements of customization in a warehouse layout.
D)elements of servicescapes.
E)elements of successful office layouts.

Accepted Answer

Ambient conditions, spatial layout and functionality, and signs, symbols, and artifacts are all part of the servicescape concept. The servicescape refers to the physical environment in which a service is delivered, and these elements are important in creating a positive experience for customers.

Question 4

Which of the following requires an information system that provides inbound product identification,its destination,and routing of the product to the designated outbound vehicle?
A)phantom-docking
B)random stocking
C)ASRS
D)customizing
E)cross-docking

Accepted Answer

Cross-docking involves receiving products and immediately transferring them to outbound carriers without storing them in a warehouse. This requires an information system that can identify the incoming products, determine their destination, and route them to the appropriate outbound vehicle.

Question 5

Solving a load-distance problem for a process-oriented layout requires that
A)the difficulty of movement be the same for all possible paths.
B)pickup and setdown costs vary from department to department.
C)the cost to move a load be the same for all possible paths.
D)takt time be less than 1.
E)CRAFT software examine all possible department configurations.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

The major problem addressed by the warehouse layout strategy is
A)minimizing difficulties caused by material flow varying with each product.
B)requiring frequent contact close to one another.
C)addressing trade-offs between space and material handling.
D)balancing product flow from one work station to the next.
E)reducing the dependence on ASRS.

Accepted Answer

Warehouse layout strategy involves addressing the trade-offs between space and material handling. This includes optimizing space utilization while ensuring efficient and safe material flow. The layout must consider factors such as product variability and volume, storage requirements, equipment needs, and labor utilization. The primary goal is to design a layout that minimizes handling costs and maximizes the productivity of the facility. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Question 7

Takt time is
A)the total work time available divided by units required by the consumer.
B)the units required divided by workers required.
C)a fictional time increment similar to a therblig.
D)the same thing as cycle time in a process layout.
E)an important consideration in balancing an assembly line.

Accepted Answer

Takt time is defined as the available production time divided by the customer demand or rate of consumption. It is used to synchronize production with the demand of the customer. Option B is referring to manning levels. Option C is incorrect as therblig is a term used in motion studies. Option D is incorrect as cycle time is the time it takes to complete a process or task. Option E is true but not the best answer for this question.

Question 8

A process layout problem consists of 4 departments,each of which can be assigned to one of four rooms.The number of different solutions to this problem is ________,although all of them may not have different material handling costs.
A)1
B)4
C)16
D)24
E)unknown

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

The assumption of stability of demand is important for justifying which of the following layout types?
A)fixed-position layout
B)product-oriented layout
C)process-oriented layout
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Product-oriented layout is justified when there is stability of demand and production can be planned accordingly. This layout type is efficient for high volume standardized production. Fixed-position layout is not affected by demand stability as it is used for constructing large products at the customer site. Process-oriented layout is more flexible and can adapt to changes in demand.

Question 10

Which of the following layouts generally has the best machine utilization?
A)fixed-position layout
B)repetitive and product-oriented layout
C)process-oriented layout
D)office layout
E)warehouse layout

Accepted Answer

The repetitive and product-oriented layout generally has the best machine utilization as the machines are arranged in a sequence that matches the sequence of operations required to make the product. This minimizes the need for machine setup and changeover time, thus maximizing the utilization of the available machines.

Question 11

A product-oriented layout would be most appropriate for which one of the following businesses?
A)fast food
B)steel-making
C)insurance sales
D)clothing alterations
E)a grocery store

Accepted Answer

A product-oriented layout is suitable for businesses that have a large volume of production, such as steel-making. This layout allows for the efficient flow of raw materials through the production process, minimizing waste and maximizing productivity. Fast food, clothing alterations, and insurance sales do not involve high-volume production and do not require a product-oriented layout. A grocery store may use a combination of layouts, including product-oriented, process-oriented, and customer-oriented, depending on the location and product offerings.

Question 12

The concept of customizing in a warehouse layout
A)is possible,but causes serious loss of oversight of the quality function.
B)cannot be considered seriously in today's high efficiency factories.
C)is theoretically sound,but several years away in practice.
D)is a new trend in value-added activities in warehouses.
E)does not support competitive advantage.

Accepted Answer

Customizing in a warehouse layout is becoming a new trend in value-added activities in warehouses. It allows for tailoring the layout to meet specific customer or product requirements, increasing efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Question 13

Cross-docking is
A)seldom placing an item in storage,it is sent straight from incoming to outbound.
B)using docks for either incoming or outbound shipments.
C)using a single dock to unload and then load the same truck.
D)not applicable for a low-cost strategy.
E)not useful in reducing product handling costs.

Accepted Answer

Cross-docking involves receiving products and sending them directly out for delivery without any storage time. This reduces the handling costs associated with traditional warehousing and storage. Option A correctly defines cross-docking. Options B and C do not fully capture the essence of cross-docking. Option D is incorrect as cross-docking can be used in a low-cost strategy. Option E is also incorrect as one of the main benefits of cross-docking is reducing product handling costs.

Question 14

Which of the following is true of random stocking?
A)Because items are stocked randomly,accurate inventory records are not necessary.
B)Its results always minimize handling costs.
C)Products have their own permanent storage spot.
D)Each pick can be of only one product.
E)It maintains accurate records of existing inventory and its locations.

Accepted Answer

Random stocking involves placing items in any available location, but it requires maintaining accurate records of where each item is stored to ensure efficient retrieval. This method does not imply that items have permanent spots or that each pick is of only one product. Accurate inventory records are essential for locating items in a random stocking system.

Question 15

Which of the following does not support the retail layout objective of maximizing customer exposure to products?
A)locate high-draw items around the periphery of the store
B)use prominent locations for high-impulse and high-margin items
C)maximize exposure to expensive items
D)use end-aisle locations
E)convey the store's mission with the careful positioning of the lead-off department

Accepted Answer

Maximizing exposure to expensive items does not necessarily support the retail layout objective of maximizing customer exposure to products. Expensive items may not be as popular among customers and may not generate as much sales volume as other items. Therefore, it may be more important to focus on maximizing exposure to popular and high-selling items, regardless of their price range.

Question 16

Balancing a work cell is done
A)before the work cell equipment is sequenced.
B)as part of the process of building an efficient work cell.
C)before takt time is calculated.
D)so that each assembly line workstation has exactly the same amount of work.
E)to minimize the total movement in a process layout.

Accepted Answer

Balancing a work cell is a crucial step in building an efficient work cell. It involves assigning tasks to workstations in a way that optimizes productivity and minimizes waste. Balancing a work cell requires considering various factors such as cycle time, workload, and workstation capacity. It is typically done after sequencing the work cell equipment but before calculating takt time.

Question 17

Which one of the following is not common to repetitive and product-oriented layouts?
A)a high rate of output
B)specialization of labour
C)ability to adjust to changes in demand
D)low unit costs
E)reduced work in process inventory

Accepted Answer

Both repetitive and product-oriented layouts typically have a high rate of output, specialization of labor, low unit costs, and reduced work in process inventory. However, repetitive layouts are less flexible and less able to adjust to changes in demand than product-oriented layouts, which are designed to be more responsive to changes in demand. Therefore, the ability to adjust to changes in demand is not common to both layouts.

Question 18

Which layout type assumes an adequate volume for high equipment utilization?
A)product-oriented layout
B)process-oriented layout
C)fixed-position layout
D)retail layout
E)warehouse layout

Accepted Answer

A product-oriented layout assumes an adequate volume for high equipment utilization since it organizes production processes based on the sequence of operations needed to produce a specific product or product group. This layout is most efficient when there is a high volume of the product being produced, allowing for equipment to be fully utilized and reducing the need for excess equipment.

Question 19

Which of the following is not one of the requirements of cellular production?
A)test (poka-yoke)at each station in the cell
B)adequate volume for high equipment utilization
C)a high level of training,flexibility,and empowerment of employees
D)being self-contained,with its own equipment and resources
E)identification of families of products,often through the use of group technology codes

Accepted Answer

Adequate volume for high equipment utilization is not a requirement of cellular production. Rather, cellular production aims to optimize equipment utilization by grouping similar processes together in a cell. The other options listed are all key requirements of cellular production.

Question 20

Balancing low-cost storage with low-cost material handling is important in a(n)
A)fixed-position layout.
B)process-oriented layout.
C)office layout.
D)repetitive and product-oriented layout.
E)warehouse layout.

Accepted Answer

Balancing low-cost storage with low-cost material handling is particularly important in a warehouse layout, where the storage of goods and their efficient movement around the facility are crucial to maintaining productivity and reducing costs. In other layouts, the emphasis may be more on other factors such as worker efficiency, product flow, or workflow design.

Quiz 9: Layout Strategies

ASRS stands for

Which of the following is not an advantage of work cells?

Ambient conditions,spatial layout and functionality,and signs,symbols,and artifacts are all

Which of the following requires an information system that provides inbound product identification,its destination,and routing of the product to the designated outbound vehicle?

Solving a load-distance problem for a process-oriented layout requires that

The major problem addressed by the warehouse layout strategy is

Takt time is

A process layout problem consists of 4 departments,each of which can be assigned to one of four rooms.The number of different solutions to this problem is ________,although all of them may not have different material handling costs.

The assumption of stability of demand is important for justifying which of the following layout types?

Which of the following layouts generally has the best machine utilization?

A product-oriented layout would be most appropriate for which one of the following businesses?

The concept of customizing in a warehouse layout

Cross-docking is

Which of the following is true of random stocking?

Which of the following does not support the retail layout objective of maximizing customer exposure to products?

Balancing a work cell is done

Which one of the following is not common to repetitive and product-oriented layouts?

Which layout type assumes an adequate volume for high equipment utilization?

Which of the following is not one of the requirements of cellular production?

Balancing low-cost storage with low-cost material handling is important in a(n)